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Associate Editor, Black News

Virtual Vocations Inc, New York, NY, USA

Job type: Full Time


Seeking a full-time Associate Editor, Black News, who will write, edit, and publish a high volume of news and culture content daily while collaborating with editorial, audio, and social teams in a remote environment.
Key responsibilities

Write, edit, and publish news and culture content, ensuring accuracy and clarity under tight deadlines
Collaborate with teams to provide cohesive coverage across platforms and participate in real-time reporting during breaking news
Identify and elevate emerging stories relevant to Black audiences, optimizing content for web and social distribution

Required qualifications

1-3 years of experience in digital journalism, web producing, or content creation
Proven experience writing and editing online content, including articles and social media copy
Familiarity with CMS publishing tools and basic image editing software
Working knowledge of SEO, tagging, and content optimization best practices
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or a related field preferred, but strong experience is acceptable