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News Editor Coordinator

💰 $55,000 - $75,000

MediaJournalismEditingContentCommunications

🎯 Role Definition

The News Editor Coordinator is the central hub of our editorial workflow. You will act as the crucial link between our team of talented journalists, freelance contributors, and senior editors. Your mission is to facilitate a smooth and efficient content production process, upholding our brand's voice, style, and commitment to journalistic integrity. You'll be responsible for editing, scheduling, and publishing content, ensuring every piece is polished, factually sound, and optimized for maximum reach and impact. This role is perfect for a meticulous editor with strong coordination skills who wants to grow their career in digital media.

📈 Career Progression

Typical Career Path

Entry Point From:

  • Editorial Assistant
  • Junior Journalist / Reporter
  • Content Coordinator / Moderator
  • Fact-Checker

Advancement To:

  • News Editor
  • Assignment Editor
  • Managing Editor
  • Digital Producer

Lateral Moves:

  • Social Media Editor
  • Audience Engagement Specialist
  • Communications Strategist

Core Responsibilities

Primary Functions

  • Review, copyedit, and proofread a high volume of news articles daily for clarity, grammar, spelling, and punctuation, ensuring strict adherence to our in-house style guide and AP style.
  • Conduct rigorous fact-checking on all content, meticulously verifying sources, data points, statistics, and quotes to maintain the highest level of journalistic accuracy and integrity.
  • Write compelling, SEO-optimized headlines, subheadings, and meta descriptions that improve search engine visibility and drive significant organic traffic.
  • Publish and meticulously format articles, photo galleries, and other digital content using our Content Management System (CMS), ensuring a flawless and professional user experience.
  • Coordinate the editorial calendar and content pipeline, effectively managing deadlines and assignments for both in-house staff and a network of freelance writers.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for freelance contributors, handling everything from onboarding and assignment clarification to providing constructive feedback.
  • Program the website's homepage and key section fronts, using real-time analytics to make data-driven decisions that feature the most engaging and important stories.
  • Monitor real-time news feeds (e.g., Associated Press, Reuters) and social media trends to identify breaking news opportunities and pitch timely, relevant story ideas.
  • Source, select, and perform basic edits on images, videos, and other multimedia assets to enhance storytelling and boost visual engagement.
  • Collaborate closely with the social media and audience engagement teams to package and promote content effectively across various platforms for maximum reach.
  • Manage the flow of content through all stages of the editing and approval process, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the editorial workflow.
  • Build and schedule daily and weekly email newsletters, expertly curating top stories to engage our subscriber base and drive return visits.
  • Ensure all articles are properly tagged and categorized within the CMS for optimal site architecture, navigation, and internal content discovery.
  • Participate actively in daily news meetings and weekly editorial planning sessions, contributing fresh ideas, unique angles, and valuable insights.
  • Provide clear, constructive, and timely feedback to writers to help them develop their skills and improve the quality of their future contributions.

Secondary Functions

  • Assist senior editors in developing and executing special projects, long-form features, and in-depth investigative reports from conception to publication.
  • Track and analyze key content performance metrics using tools like Google Analytics, translating data into actionable insights for the editorial team.
  • Support the management of the content budget by tracking freelance expenses and ensuring timely processing of invoices.
  • Triage and professionally address content correction requests, article updates, and reader feedback to uphold our commitment to accuracy and transparency.
  • Liaise with product and engineering teams to report bugs and suggest improvements for our editorial tools, CMS, and overall publishing platform.
  • Maintain and regularly update the organization's comprehensive editorial style guide, serving as a resource for all content creators to ensure consistency.

Required Skills & Competencies

Hard Skills (Technical)

  • Expert-level knowledge of AP Style and a strong command of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Proficiency with Content Management Systems (CMS) such as WordPress, Arc XP, or similar platforms.
  • Strong understanding of SEO best practices for digital publishers, including keyword research and on-page optimization.
  • Demonstrated fact-checking skills and familiarity with verification tools and public records databases.
  • Experience with web analytics platforms like Google Analytics, Chartbeat, or Parse.ly to measure content performance.
  • Familiarity with social media platforms and their role in news distribution and audience engagement.
  • Basic knowledge of HTML for formatting and troubleshooting within a CMS.
  • Proficiency with collaborative tools like Slack, Asana, Trello, or Google Workspace.
  • Basic photo and video editing skills using tools like Adobe Photoshop or Canva.

Soft Skills

  • Impeccable attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
  • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills to juggle multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with a diverse team.
  • Strong news judgment and the ability to identify compelling, relevant stories for our audience.
  • Ability to remain calm and focused while working in a high-pressure, fast-paced news environment.
  • A highly collaborative and proactive mindset, with a talent for building relationships.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.

Education & Experience

Educational Background

Minimum Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.

Preferred Education:

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant field.

Relevant Fields of Study:

  • Journalism
  • Communications
  • English
  • Political Science

Experience Requirements

Typical Experience Range:

  • 2-4 years of professional experience in a digital newsroom, media organization, or content-focused role.

Preferred:

  • Direct experience with copyediting, digital production, and managing an editorial calendar in a fast-paced, breaking news environment is highly desirable.
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