News Editor
Vibe
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Full Time Job
VIBE: News Editor
COVID-19 HIRING UPDATE: We have transitioned to a remote work model and are continuing to hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We appreciate this is unprecedented times and will work closely with you, taking into account your individual circumstances.
Since the early '90s, VIBE has been an authoritative voice, celebrating and reporting on the Black experience and its multi-cultural impact on Music, TV/Film, Fashion, and Lifestyle. VIBE is about the message, the mood, and the movement that informs and inspires the masses. VIBE is looking to add an exceptional News Editor to its growing team.
We are seeking a seasoned News Editor who can stay on the pulse of trending stories in entertainment and current events. This highly-motivated leader has strong news judgment, values the importance of presenting the facts, and sees opportunities to spark online conversation around topics that impact and matter to us. This position is for a team player who can perform in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and urgently tackle breaking news. Investigative reporting skills are key for this role.
The full-time News Editor will be based in the New York City area. Editor will report to the Executive Editor and Editor-in-Chief.
What You'll Do:
• Write accurate and concise news articles with a sense of urgency
• Vet compelling news brief pitches from reporters and staff writers
• Review news reports for accuracy, errors, verified sources, relevance, and timeliness
• Ensure uploaded content utilizes SEO best practices and abides by VIBE's style guide
• Develop and oversee breakout stories and/or evergreen lists based on news pegs and events
• Collaborate with VIBE's editorial and video team on original content and projects
• Assign stories to the evening and/or weekend writer(s) as needed
• Occasionally interview subjects for original reports and features
About VIBE:
Founded by Quincy Jones in 1992, VIBE is a music, entertainment, fashion, and lifestyle platform that tackles topics within the urban community while pushing the conversation and cultural needle forward. With a diverse, global audience and a 28-year-plus legacy, VIBE stands as one of the leading and credible voices featuring expertly-written and curated editorial within the media industry.