Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.Â Â Associate Editor Location: United Kingdom (Remote or Hybrid in London) Newsweek is seeking an Associate Editor to join our UK digital newsroom. The Associate News Editor will have strong experience covering U.S. news, including politics, current affairs, and culture. They will have worked in a fast-paced newsroom environment and be confident in both writing and editing high-quality digital content.Â This role requires agility in responding to breaking news, running live blogs, andÂ contributingÂ original and exclusive reporting. The Associate Editor will be adept at digital news production, includingÂ sourcing,Â writing, editing, and publishing stories to a high editorial standard.Â They will collaborate effectively with reporters to ensure originality in news coverage.Â They willÂ demonstrateÂ sound editorial judgment and a solid understanding of media law.Â The Associate Editor will work closely with News EditorsÂ to support Newsweekâs daily coverage. They will be expected toÂ source,Â pitch, write, and edit multiple stories per day, ensuring content isÂ accurate, engaging, and aligned with Newsweekâs editorial standards.Â They will be agile,Â learningÂ and adapting to new tools, platforms,Â methodsÂ and techniques for news reporting in a fast-paced digital newsroom.Â The Associate News Editor willÂ be responsible forÂ ensuring high-quality coverage that isÂ accurate, fair, and conforms to accepted standards of journalism. They will perform any other reasonableÂ duties asÂ necessary to meet the needs of the business.Â This is a full-time role, working five days per week on aÂ rotaÂ basis, which will regularly include one or two weekend days. You will be able to work from home, fromÂ anywhere in the UK or from our office spaceÂ atÂ Canary Wharf, London.Â Key Responsibilities: Write/produce, edit, and publish multiple stories daily.Â Respond quickly and accurately to breaking news.Â Monitor multiple sources for emerging stories and trends.Â Pitch original stories, exclusives, and interviews.Â Contribute to andÂ maintainÂ live blogs as needed.Â Collaborate with the US News Editor and wider editorial team on projects and coverage plans.Â Ensure all content meets Newsweekâs standards for accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity.Â Perform other reasonable editorial duties asÂ required.Â Requirements: Several years of experience inÂ digitalÂ newsÂ journalism.Â Strong news judgment across a range of U.S. topics.Â Ability to produce and edit content under tight deadlines.Â Excellent organizational and planning skills.Â ProficiencyÂ with digital publishing tools, content management systems, and editing software.Â Familiarity with standard IT tools such as Microsoft Office.Â Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends when needed.Â Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace. Please mention the word **BECKONED** and tag ROjox when applying to show you read the job post completely (#ROjox). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human.

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