Evening Politics Editor

Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia. 

Newsweek seeks an Evening Politics Editor to join our U.S. editorial team.

The Evening Politics Editor is responsible for supervising reporters, assigning stories, editing copy, and ensuring the quality and accuracy of political news content produced by Newsweek at night. The editor will work 1 PM – 10 PM ET (with a 1 hour break), Monday – Friday.

The evening editor works closely with the senior editors, multimedia producers, and the digital reporting team to coordinate the coverage of breaking news, developing stories, and special projects in the context of the Presidential election and the political news of the moment. 

The evening editor also contributes to the editorial vision and strategy of Newsweek and helps to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. 

Responsibilities 

• Plan, assign and edit stories on US politics, with an emphasis on the presidential election and the key topics of the day. 

• Monitor news sources and social media for breaking political news and emerging trends. 

• Coordinate with reporters, editors and multimedia producers to ensure timely and comprehensive coverage. 

• Write headlines, captions and summaries that capture the essence and impact of the stories. 

• Ensure that all stories adhere to our editorial standards and guidelines. 

• Provide feedback and guidance to reporters and editors to improve their skills and performance. 

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, political science or related field. 

• At least five years of experience as a political reporter or editor, preferably in a digital media environment. 

• Strong knowledge of US politics, especially the presidential election and the major issues affecting the country. 

• Excellent news judgment and editing skills, with an eye for detail, accuracy and clarity. 

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced news environment. 

• Proficiency in using digital tools and platforms, such as content management systems, social media and analytics. 
• Availability to work on weekends and flexible hours as needed.

Salary range: $80,000 – $90,000