Senior Editor- The Hill- Part Time

The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, is seeking a Part-Time Senior Editor to join its newsroom. The role will champion The Hill’s stable of daily newsletters, with a key focus on the flagship Morning Report newsletter, helping develop content and headlines, making final line edits, and positioning the piece to drive conversation. This part-time editor will also oversee daily policy newsletters, helping shape strategy and grow audiences. The role requires cross-department collaboration, coordinating closely with the advertising team, communicating newsletter ad partnerships to the newsroom, and ensuring final products meet sales expectations. Managing editors and reporters is a primary responsibility, so experience in management is ideal. A solid work ethic, excellent time-management skills, and the ability to write and edit headlines and copy that sizzles are essential. The position is based at The Hill’s Washington, D.C. office and may require night and weekend work.
Responsibilities Champion The Hill’s stable of daily newsletters, guiding reporting and editing; working with the Sales team to execute sponsorships; growing audiences; strategizing to build the brand.
Master The Hill’s newsletter platform and train others as needed.
Provide constructive feedback to reporters and editors.
Coordinate with other departments, such as sales and production, to ensure smooth content flow and timely publication.
Manage deadlines and workflows for assigned content.
Perform other duties as assigned by senior management.
Requirements & Skills A bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field is required.
Previous editing experience in a metro or national media environment is preferred.
Must be well-versed in current events and politics.
Must thrive in a collaborative work environment.
Familiarity with Sailthru, Microsoft Suite, Google Trends, SEO and real-time analytics is a plus.
Compensation Compensation Range: $50-$56 hourly based upon experience.
Benefits Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid parental leave, life insurance, and more. Part-time employees are eligible for a 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Application Instructions Please upload your materials combined into one single document with as much of the following as possible: your updated resume, a brief cover letter explaining your interest and fit for the position, and your portfolio/clips or links to a few samples of your work. Completing these steps will ensure that you receive the highest consideration.
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EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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