Managing Editor, Cbsnews.Com

This is a Full Time Job

Hiring Salary Range: $110,400.00 - 150,000.00


ROLE DETAILS

The Managing Editor of CBSNews.com leads our site coverage during prime-time

hours and manages a small team of writers and editors. This role is responsible for

covering breaking news and producing stories for the website across a wide range of

topics, including politics, health, crime and entertainment. We are looking

for someone with strong news judgment who can write and edit clear, accurate,

fact-driven copy and craft compelling headlines on deadline in a fast-paced

environment. You should also have experience making strategic, data-informed

decisions and managing people and projects in a digital newsroom. Scrupulous

attention to detail, a cool head under pressure, and excellent communication skills are

essential.

The hours for this shift are Mondayâ€''Friday, 3-11p ET (12-8p PT). You will be expected

to work some holidays and shift your schedule as news breaks.

Your day-to-day:

â- Oversee CBSNews.com’s coverage during your shift, determining the stories to

prioritize and assign out to the team

â- Spot, monitor and react to breaking news, ensuring speed and accuracy

â- Manage a small team of writers and editors, working with them to shape their

copy

â- Write stories and run live blogs as needed

Qualifications:

â- At least 5 years of experience in a digital newsroom

â- A strong breaking news background and impeccable news judgment

â- You are a skilled writer and editor who can work quickly on competitive stories

â- You have experience managing writers and editors

â- You’re an excellent multitasker, capable of juggling short-term and long-term

projects while reacting to news of day

â- You are SEO-savvy and use analytics to inform content strategy