Trends News Editor
The Huffington Post
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Trends News Editor, Huffington Post (Los Angeles, San Francisco, NYC, or DC)
Are you fast and funny enough to keep one step ahead of the next internet obsession?
The Huffington Post is looking for news editors for its trends team to produce high-quality news stories, graphics, and social media posts. An ideal candidate should be able to mentor young journalists through challenging assignments and also coach more experienced reporters to reach new levels of excellence.
This position will require editing a broad range of text and visual materials, so editors should have a wide knowledge base and be a quick study. As The Huffington Post's final line of defense, these editors should have impeccable news judgment, high standards, a strong sense of story structure and a firm grasp of grammar and AP style.
This position may include weekend and overnight hours Eastern time.
Qualifications
• 3-5 years of editing experience
• A voracious media diet and extensive knowledge of national and international news
• The ability to work independently and at a fast pace
• A knack for writing shareable headlines and for packaging stories in a visually appealing way
• Strong familiarity with SEO and AP style
• Superior communication skills
This position is in the WGA-E bargaining unit.
Additional Information:
EEO/AA Women, Minorities, Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities Employer: AOL offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k) match and performance bonus. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or other protected category.