We’re hiring a news editor
Come work with 538 and ABC News.
We are seeking a full-time News Editor to join the ABC News Digital team to edit D.C.- and politics-related text stories for ABCNews.com and 538. It's a role that requires exceptional communication, attention to detail and grace under pressure.
The ideal candidate will have experience with editing content for a digital publication, with a special interest in Washington-based news, U.S. politics and data journalism.
This editor will work with reporters and producers, guiding stories through every step of the process, from idea generation to reporting, editing and publication, as well as data gathering as needed. You will also assign 538 stories to copy editors and be responsible for our fact-checking and editing process, which includes story editing and copy editing. As needed, you will be a part of and help manage 538 interactive projects and coverage of keystone events, such as 538's election-night live blogs. This editor will also work with ABC News's newsgathering operation — including teams at the White House, Capitol Hill, the Justice Department, the Pentagon and the Supreme Court — as well as our legal and standards teams.
We are looking for a thoughtful collaborator and logistical wizard who is eager to work with writers, editors and visual journalists across the newsroom to produce creative, groundbreaking coverage in a fast-paced election environment.
The hours are generally 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, though the hours may shift depending on coverage needs. Team members are expected to work in a hybrid model, based in the ABC News bureau in D.C. To apply, visit this link.