Senior Editor, CBSNews.com (Politics)

CBSNews.com is seeking a senior politics editor to help steer our digital coverage at night. They will drive our breaking political coverage in the evening hours and will work with writers, reporters, correspondents and other digital contributors on quick-turn and longer-term stories across the vertical.

This role requires strong news judgment and an ability to write and edit clear, accurate copy and craft compelling, SEO-savvy headlines on deadline in a fast-paced environment. The senior editor should also have experience making strategic, data-informed decisions and managing projects in a digital newsroom. Scrupulous attention to detail, a cool head under pressure, and excellent communication skills are essential.
 

The hours for this role are Monday through Friday, 3p-11p ET, and the job requires at least 2 days a week in the office. You will be expected to work some holidays and shift your schedule as needed.

DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• React quickly to breaking news, writing and publishing articles and running live blogs.
• Commission politics stories and field politics pitches for the website, editing writers and providing feedback.
• Coordinate, produce and update web coverage of news content, capturing the latest information from a variety of sources, always being mindful of CBS News standards.
• Edit captions and publish videos as needed; ensure videos are incorporated in published stories, and find opportunities for showcasing live streams in articles on developing content.
• Apply CBS News standards, style, and digital editing guidelines.
• Help lead all aspects of longer-term editorial projects.
• Track content performance via analytics tools to help inform your decision-making.
• Optimize all stories for search.
• Send push alerts and breaking emails as needed.
• Assist other verticals with breaking news coverage as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 4 years in a digital breaking news environment
• You’re a skilled writer and editor who loves mentoring others to improve their copy
• Understanding of and experience implementing standard methodologies for editorial SEO
• You have a deep knowledge of U.S. politics

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O’DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network,  CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $100,000.00 - 115,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.   

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