Editorial Director - Digital Publishing, Entry Level

Role:Editorial Director

Contract length:Full-time, hybrid (3+ days per week on-site)

Location:Hybrid position available

Rate:Competitive entry-level pay, details shared upon application.

About the role

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented editor with strong news judgment and storytelling instincts. In this role, you will shape daily and enterprise coverage, working closely with reporters, producers and senior editors to identify compelling angles, elevate story ideas and ensure every piece is clear, useful and engaging.

You will be both a rigorous editor and an imaginative thinker — someone who can strengthen reported pieces, improve structure and flow, craft compelling headlines and leads, and help develop smart editorial franchises. You'll be energized by stories about careers, success, leadership, money, workplace culture and the changing ways people define achievement.

This role requires someone who can weigh audience engagement data alongside editorial needs and collaborate with team members to produce journalism that is timely, engaging and often service-driven. You will monitor the news cycle, spot emerging trends and steer coverage in a fast-moving digital newsroom. The ideal candidate will inspire the team to do their best work while balancing the need for speed, accuracy and creativity.

Skills/background needed

• Minimum 8 years of editing experience in a digital newsroom or publishing environment• At least 3 years managing an editorial team• Proven journalism skills and strong editorial judgment• Strong understanding of analytics, digital news production and journalistic standards• Proven ability to make complex topics accessible and engaging for a broad audience• Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills• Experience editing short and long-form content with accuracy, readability, structure and tone in mind• Demonstrated ability to work quickly and effectively under deadline pressure• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously• Firm grasp of AP Style guidelines and editorial best practices• Collaborative team player with sound editorial judgment• Strong understanding of audience engagement and digital storytelling best practices• Strategic thinker with a passion for service journalism• Ongoing interest in business news, workplace trends and consumer-focused storytelling• Experience generating and executing editorial series and trend-driven coverage• Detail-oriented and proactive• Creative and entrepreneurial mindset• Unrestricted work authorization required

What we offer

• Full training and onboarding process• Supportive team environment with collaborative leadership• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision and retirement planning• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements• Access to on-site facilities and wellness programmes• Opportunities for professional growth and development

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.

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