Associate Editor, Black Information Network

Position Summary
Associate Editor – 24/7 news cycle for BIN (Black Information Network). Requires flexibility for weekend and off‑hour shifts, high autonomy, and collaboration across newsroom teams.

What You'll Do

Write, edit, and publish a high volume of news and culture content daily, from breaking stories to reported features.

Edit copy quickly and cleanly, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and strong headlines under tight deadlines.

Collaborate closely with editorial, audio, and social teams to ensure cohesive, timely coverage across platforms.

Identify emerging stories and angles relevant to Black audiences and elevate them with context.

Package stories with compelling headlines, visuals, and captions optimized for web and social distribution.

Publish and promote your own work across BIN’s social platforms, following best practices for each channel.

Participate in real‑time coverage during breaking news moments, coordinating closely with teammates.

Apply SEO and tagging best practices to improve discoverability without sacrificing voice or integrity.

Monitor performance and audience response to help inform coverage and editorial decisions.

What You'll Need

A strong writer and editor with sound editorial judgment.

A genuine love of news, current events, and cultural conversation.

A collaborative communicator who works well across teams, contributes positively to newsroom culture, and approaches coverage with professionalism and respect.

Equally comfortable working independently and contributing to team‑driven coverage.

A multimedia‑first mindset with an understanding of how journalism lives across web, audio, and social.

Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Adaptable and responsive during breaking news and evolving coverage.

Reliable, responsive, and able to follow through on assignments and deadlines.

Professionalism, accountability, and strong communication skills in collaborative newsroom environments.

Ability to receive feedback, adapt quickly, and work constructively under deadline pressure.

Experience & Qualifications

1–3 years of experience in digital journalism, web producing, or content creation.

Proven experience writing and editing online content, including articles, headlines, and social copy.

Familiarity with CMS publishing tools and basic image editing (Photoshop or similar).

Working knowledge of SEO, tagging, and content optimization best practices.

Experience publishing or promoting content on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, X, and emerging networks.

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or a related field preferred, but not required with strong experience.

Compensation
Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job‑related qualifications, and alignment with market data. $19.23 - $24.04 per hour.

Location
New York, NY: 125 West 55th Street, 10019.

Position Type
Regular

Time Type
Full time

Pay Type
Hourly

Benefits

Employer‑sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options.

Company provided and supplemental life insurance.

Paid vacation and sick time.

Paid company holidays.

Spirit day to encourage and allow employees to volunteer in community.

401K plan.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well‑being, family and caregiving.

Range of additional voluntary programs such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more.

Equal Opportunity Statement
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Additional Information
Non‑Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

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