Snap Inc. is a camera company. We believe that reinventing the camera represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Our products empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

We are looking for a manager to join the editorial team for Happening Now, our newly launched news project. You’ll have a key role in overseeing the day-to-day operations for a new and fast-growing initiative working with major publishers, product, engineering, and an in-house team of producers, editors and curators to create the fastest place for Snapchatters to get their news. This role reports directly to the head of Happening Now, and will be based in our Los Angeles office.

This role will include a schedule that will involve weekend and evening work.

What you’ll do:

• Play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of a fast-moving news product

• Oversee a team of editors, producers and curators, and make final calls on editorial decisions

• Use data alongside your well-developed news judgement to help us grow and achieve our goals

• Work hand-in-hand with our partners at major publishers and media companies to help them be successful 

• Think creatively and enthusiastically about how to evolve the news experience on Snapchat

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Deep understanding of newsroom best practices and ethics

• Advanced copywriting and editing skills: a keen eye for typos, a knack for sharp, concise writing, and the ability to coach less experienced team members

• A good eye: the ability to work with designers to create visually appealing products

• Excellent editorial judgment, and the ability to identify and produce stories that will resonate with Snapchat’s audience and be inclusive to all

• Enthusiasm and energy to grow, experiment and iterate on a new and evolving project

• Ability to work fast, hit deadlines, multi-task and stay calm under pressure 

• A highly motivated team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, but also works well autonomously 

• Enthusiasm for a variable schedule that will include early, late and weekend shifts

  
  

Minimum Qualifications: 

• A college degree or equivalent experience in a similar role

• At least 7 years experience in writing, editing, video production or other similar roles in digital media.

• 2+ years experience managing people and teams

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Video production and editing skills (Premiere, After Effects) are a strong plus

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at [email protected].