Temporary News Editor Job at Jobtailor in California

Edit and publish breaking news, enterprise stories and newsletters
Assign stories and help shape coverage throughout your shifts
Work closely with reporters to strengthen reporting, framing and structure
Coordinate with editors across the newsroom to ensure comprehensive coverage of major news events
Help maintain POLITICO's standards for speed, accuracy, fairness and clarity
Collaborate with homepage, audience and production teams to maximize the impact of our journalism
Help lead weekend breaking news coverage and support weekday editing across the Breaking and White House teams
Requirements

5+ years of professional journalism experience, including significant editing experience
Excellent editing, headline writing and story framing skills
Strong news judgment and experience covering fast-moving news
Experience assigning stories and working directly with reporters
Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
Experience with digital publishing platforms and content management systems
Familiarity with national politics or Washington coverage is strongly preferred.
Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in editing and publishing journalism, with a strong focus on breaking news and enterprise stories. Proven ability to collaborate with reporters and editors to enhance story quality and ensure timely coverage of major events.

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