Shift: Sunday-Thursday, 6:00am EDT - 2:00pm EDT

**You must be flexible to work weekends and holidays as needed.**

Summary:

As a Homepage and Social Media Editor, you will choose story placements and write compelling headlines. You will also be engaged in the newsgathering and creation of new, unique elements to illustrate stories, including crafting thought-provoking imagery. In coordination with other overnight editors, you will ensure that breaking news is distributed accurately, fairly, and quickly across all platforms. In addition, you will be responsible for tracking real-time analytics throughout your shift and adjusting strategies accordingly. You’re a self-starter with strong news judgment who thrives under pressure.

Responsibilities:

Write engaging headlines for 2.com homepages.
Publish breaking news across social media platforms with speed and precision
Use a mix of news judgment and metrics to determine story placement
Use a variety of tools to distribute content across platforms
Headline and image test all placements on both homepages to drive KPIs
Spearhead the production of our flagship morning newsletter
Must have a firm grasp of current events and a desire to be precise, quick, and accurate in presenting the news to the vast audience
Write breaking news banners and continually update breaking news headlines
Launch and monitor live streams and press conferences for use on the homepages
Consistently and accurately compile and distribute daily analytics reports
Must be willing to work closely with editors and fellow reporters
Participate in broader strategic discussions

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
4+ years of newsroom experience
Strong news judgment and knowledge of current events
Experience writing on deadline for a major news website
Ability to curate posts on social media platforms including X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok
The capability of being a skilled, fast writer and self-editor
Strong organizational and time management skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Photoshop, Canva, and prior experience working in a CMS preferred

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