BuzzFeed · 5 hours ago
HuffPost Senior Editor, Breaking News
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$105K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expBuzzFeed is a leading source of award-winning news and commentary through its subsidiary HuffPost. They are seeking a skilled editor to oversee breaking news, manage a team, and ensure sharp and distinctive coverage of significant stories during U.S. Pacific Time business hours.
AdvertisingDigital EntertainmentJournalismPublishingSocial News
Responsibilities
Oversee a team of reporters and editors covering breaking news
Contribute to live coverage of significant events, such as elections, debates, and natural disasters
Help manage an ongoing news liveblog
Assign quick-reported follow-ups to stories in the news
Consistently identify smart, timely ideas for daily news coverage
Ensure reporters are properly executing work and meeting performance expectations
Cover breaking news yourself, when needed
Qualification
Required
At least 5 years of experience in editing
At least 2 years in management
Strong, proven management and leadership skills
A deep understanding of how to cover breaking news
Speed and precision in overseeing breaking news coverage
Exceptional skills in editing both grammar and voice
An ability to juggle multiple tasks at once and pivot from topic to topic without hesitation
Command of how to report and structure a news story
A knack for brainstorming informative, interesting, and fun story ideas
Strong writing and organizational skills
Preferred
Fluency in digital news-gathering tools, including social media, is a plus
Benefits
Paid time off
Unlimited sick time
Comprehensive medical benefits
A family leave policy
Access to mental health platforms
Retirement plans
Health and wellness discounts
Company
BuzzFeed
BuzzFeed is a cross-platform digital media company delivering news and entertainment content to a global audience.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$736.3MKey Investors
Sound Point Capital ManagementVivek RamaswamyRedwood Capital Group LLC.
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $40M
2024-05-22Post Ipo Equity
2021-12-06Post Ipo Debt· $150M
Leadership Team
Jonah Peretti
Founder and CEO
Gilad Lotan
SVP of AI, Data Science and Analytics
Recent News
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