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As part of our esteemed organization, HuffPost is a leading source of award-winning news & commentary for the most diverse & connected generation ever with reporting spanning across politics, lifestyle, entertainment & more. HuffPost believes in putting people before power & telling the stories that too often go unheard, from the voices that matter. 

Business Area: Content

Job Category: HuffPost

Salary: $102,000.00- $110,000.00 USD 

Union Status: Non-Union  

BuzzFeed is committed to fair & equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, & geography.

The Role

HuffPost is seeking a Senior Editor to oversee the newsrooms coverage of Family & Relationships.  This is a full-time hybrid position, with the expectation of commuting to our New York City office twice a week at minimum.

 This is an exciting opportunity to shape two essential areas of HuffPost Lifes coverage:

• HuffPost Family is a new vertical that will explore the real, unfiltered lives of modern-day families in all their glory, beyond traditional views or run-of-the-mill parenting content. Candid advice columns, revealing personal stories & sharp reporting will feature a diverse range of voices to reflect the most compelling topics that matter to readers, whether theyre a single parent, uncle, oldest child, in-law or chosen family.
• HuffPost Relationships digs into the ties that bind (and sometimes break) us, including marriage, friendship, sibling dynamics, dating, sex & so much more. Juicy personal stories & frank reporting will answer readers most confidential curiosities & shed light on the topics that theyre dying to read about, even if theyre too embarrassed to talk about them.

The ideal candidate is an experienced editor & a proven thought leader with vision & drive to rethink our coverage. They should be on the pulse of todays most talked-about topics to provide up-to-date insight, story ideas, inspiration & guidance to beat the competition to the most compelling & timely topics. In order to feature dynamic voices & a range of perspectives, the Senior Editor should have a robust roster of writers at their disposal & an ability to assign stories at a moments notice.

Perhaps most importantly, this Senior Editor should be willing & able to push boundaries, shatter stereotypes, approach stories with curiosity, brilliantly package stories & help writers inject voice into their stories where appropriate. Its essential that the Senior Editor has the acumen to identify the type of content & packaging that can not only draw readers, but also redefine our coverage & effectively convey that story to our sales team. And in addition to owning these two beats, the Senior Editor must also be a team player who contributes overall to general Life coverage.

You Will

• Lead a team of writers & freelance contributors, ensuring high-quality, insightful & relevant content that resonates with our audience & hits deadlines
• Consistently innovate your coverage strategies with the goal of hitting traffic benchmarks, increasing audience growth & strengthening our voice & brand identity
• Stay ahead of trends & maintain a strong sense of curiosity in the worlds of family & relationships, identifying opportunities for impactful storytelling & timely coverage 
• Develop & implement a comprehensive editorial strategy that aligns with HuffPost's mission & audience interests
• Edit & polish articles, ensuring clarity, accuracy & engagement while maintaining HuffPost's tone & style
• Work closely with other sections & departments, such as Audience, Visuals, Sales, etc.
• Embrace data & analytics to guide coverage direction & understand audience engagement; proactively engage the audience team to test theories & alternate packaging, & share those findings with the Life team
• Serve as a newsroom leader; be someone other reporters can turn to for mentorship & guidance on your beat
• Help to lead the teams larger editorial strategy & deliver on projects that help us meet our audience & business goals as determined by HuffPost editors & management
• Actively & adeptly represent HuffPost at events & in the press as needed
• Approach stories with the sensitivity & compassion that aligns with HuffPosts values, incorporating diverse perspectives in your reporting & your pitches.

Part of what makes BuzzFeed a pioneer in digital media is our commitment to exploring new ventures that lead to spreading truth & joy. As such, you may be asked to share your knowledge with your colleagues through presentations or trainings, to screen & interview job candidates, or to take part in recruitment or networking events on behalf of the company.

You Have

• An authority on the topics of family dynamics, relationships & social issues
• A passion for being on top of all news & media coverage of the topics within your beats, as well as other general Life topics
• A proactive management style to keep the team on the pulse of your beats
• Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling & packaging skills
• Proven track record of leading a successful editorial team & constantly exploring new pathways to success
• An extreme attention to audience data & performance analytics, both on a macro & a micro level
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on tight deadlines, adapt to changing priorities & manage multiple projects
• Have at least three-to-five years of experience as an editor with a demonstrated record of agenda-setting work on your beat or the lifestyle journalism space
• Possess a deep well of contacts across your subject areas
• Be an authority on news standards & uphold high journalistic ethics
• Industry-leading headline & packaging skills; you understand the importance of marketing your story as much as accurately editing it
• Able to teach/mentor members of staff about producing service journalism & packaging to connect with large audiences
• Proven ability to utilize video, print, images & other assets to produce engaging storytelling experiences & attract large audiences

Life at BuzzFeed

We celebrate inclusion & are committed to equal-opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, & will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions.
• Opportunities for personal & professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning Team, our Employee Resource Groups, & more.
• An attractive & equitable compensation package, including salary.
• A well-rounded benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, health & wellness discounts, & much more.