News Editor
Vibe
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Full Time Job
VIBE is looking to add an exceptional News Editor to its growing team. 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.
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 sound editorial judgment, values the importance of presenting the facts, and sees opportunities to spark online conversation around topics that impact and matter to our audience. This position is for a flexible team player who can perform in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and proactively lead our news coverage with a sense of urgency.
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:
• Manage day-to-day content production of breaking news and events
• Vet compelling news brief pitches from reporters and staff writers
• Review news articles 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 follow-up stories and/or evergreen lists based on news pegs and events
• Collaborate with VIBE’s editorial and video teams on original content and projects
• Oversee stories by the evening and/or weekend writer(s)
• Write accurate and concise news articles as needed
• Occasionally interview subjects for original reports and features
Qualifications:
• At least 4 years of experience leading a digital newsroom
• A proven track record of top editing news stories with a quick turnaround
• An active social media user who naturally stays on top of entertainment news and events
• A solid understanding of the Associated Press Stylebook
• An investigative reporting background is a plus
It’s all About You…
At PMC, your wellness is top of mind. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to nurture you and your loved ones, including pets! Our package includes Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) HSA with an employer contribution, FSA (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), EAP, Life Insurance, 401K with an employer match, Paid Parental Leave, Long-term Disability, generous Paid Time off (PTO), Pet Insurance, and Home & Auto insurance. Our Wellness initiatives rotate yoga, meditation, wellness weeks on a variety of topics, and financial wellness. We continuously elevate our offerings with more, for you.
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 29-year-plus legacy, VIBE stands as one of the leading and credible voices featuring expertly written and curated editorial within the media industry.
About Penske Media Corporation
PMC is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate audience. Since 2004, Penske Media has been a pioneer in digital media and a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Dirt, Gold Derby and Spy.com, among many others. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several vital cultural events such as SXSW, LA3C, and Life is Beautiful. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, PMC believes companies should not only be profitable but also forces for good. To learn more about PMC, our 2% Foundation, and our portfolio of brands, please visit?www.PMC.com.?