The News Editor will manage news operations, produce breaking news quickly, curate content, and understand the media landscape independently in a high-pressure environment.
Overview
SmartNews is looking for a U.S. East Coast-based editor with strong news judgment, real-time digital news production experience, knowledge of content operations, and the ability to juggle tasks independently in a fast-paced environment.
- We’re seeking someone who’s driven by the urgency of breaking news and who can thrive under pressure to get information out quickly to those who need it. You should be able to understand news narratives and the media landscape as a whole, and be able to easily identify engaging and fun stories as well.
- SmartNews’s editorial team is responsible for sending breaking news through push notifications, news curation, and helping to develop new content experiences within the app.
- In this role, you will work largely independently to handle day-to-day news programming operations across SmartNews and monitor breaking news.
Terms and Conditions
- Pay Rate: $35-$40 per hour
- Working hours: 30 hours per week, potentially more, including Sundays
- Work Place: Remote - Must be based in the U.S. on the East Coast.
- The duration of the contract: 1H 2026
Requirements
- 5+ years’ experience in digital media, breaking news, and journalism.
- Expert knowledge of AP Style.
- Knowledge of remote-work software, including Slack, Google Drive and Google Meet.
- Expert news judgment, an ability to think critically and read between the lines, as well as a demonstrated understanding of journalism ethics.
- Knowledge of and proficiency with social media platforms.
- Great communication skills, comfort working independently and in a remote environment.
- Experience with digital publishing and tools, smartphone apps (particularly news) and/or ability to quickly learn new software and platforms.
Top Skills
Ap Style
Digital Publishing Tools
Google Drive
Google Meet
Slack
Social Media Platforms
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