HuffPost is a subsidiary of BuzzFeed 

As part of our esteemed organization, HuffPost is a leading & award-winning source of news & commentary with a large & diverse audience & coverage spanning politics, lifestyle, entertainment & more.

Business Area: Content

Job Category: HuffPost

Salary: $100,000.00- $120,000.00 USD 

Union Status: Union 

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between HuffPost & Writers Guild of America East.  

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 Community You Will Join

HuffPost is seeking a talented & experienced editor to help manage the sites breaking news team & copyedit stories in the evenings. The ideal candidate is a news-obsessed self-starter who can drive HuffPosts breaking news coverage on a wide range of topics, from politics to crime to entertainment. Were looking for someone who can present news to our readers as quickly as possible, while maintaining our editorial standards & understanding which stories matter most. This is a full-time, remote position with hours Sunday-Thursday, 4PM to 1AM EST.

A Typical Day

• Assign breaking news stories & direct coverage during major events
• Make decisions on what news the team is covering, how we will approach those stories & which reporters are best to work on them
• Copy edit & publish stories across the site in the late afternoons & evenings
• Work with reporters on the breaking news desk to refine their pitches & their areas of focus
• Launch, run & edit liveblogs for ongoing coverage of major news events
• Collaborate with teams across the newsroom to coordinate coverage, plan for upcoming news events & optimize our work for maximum reach
• Use analytics to inform editorial decisions
• Supervise reporters & offer management support
• At times work with other teams in the newsroom (i.e. our front page or trends teams) when editing guidance is needed

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 and be part of a union.

Who You Are

• At least 3 years of editing experience in digital journalism 
• Impeccable writing & editing skills, including familiarity with AP style
• Deep knowledge of how to report & structure a news story
• Exceptional news judgment & a knack for finding the key angle in any given story 
• Speed & precision in covering breaking news events, & an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• An expansive & varied news diet & an obsession with breaking news
• A knack for brainstorming interesting & informative story ideas
• The ability to collaborate across multiple teams & juggle several stories & projects at the same time
• Strong organization, collaboration & communication abilities

Use of artificial intelligence or an LLM such as ChatGPT during the interview process may be grounds for rejection of your application.

Note: BuzzFeed offers remote/flexible work (unless specified to be required to be in-person) & open to hiring remote candidates who are residents in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, & WA.  For non sales roles, we can also hire in AR, AZ, KS, MO, SC, & VT.

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.