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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: $170,000.00 - $225,000.00 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 an exceptional newsroom leader & gifted editor to oversee & elevate HuffPosts news coverage. This is a demanding, high-level position responsible for directing dozens of reporters & editors -- and, ultimately, delighting & informing our millions of avid readers.

The ideal applicant possesses the drive & judgment to ensure HuffPost is on top of the biggest news stories each day & a fast, brilliant editorial mind for agenda-setting coverage. The Head of News must be both a shrewd editorial strategist who positions HuffPosts journalists for long-term success & an in-the-weeds operator who edits & assigns stories on a daily basis.

HuffPost has one of the largest news audiences in the United States. Our readers come to us for pointed, direct & honest reporting about the days biggest stories, with a particular emphasis on politics. The Head of News is tasked with serving (and growing!) this audience with sharp, cant-miss coverage scoops that attract attention, revelatory reporting that gets under the skin of the powerful, & fun, knowing daily news stories.

This is preferably an NYC-based role, but DC-based candidates are also encouraged to apply.

You Will

• Be responsible for HuffPosts news coverage, setting day-to-day & long-term reporting priorities
• Direct numerous reporting teams & oversee dozens of reporters & editors
• Ensure that HuffPosts original reporting stands out in a highly competitive media environment
• Lead editorial meetings
• Assign & edit stories, from time-sensitive breaking news to deeply reported, complex features
• Help to shape HuffPosts newsroom culture
• Lead both irresistible, tabloid-style coverage & ambitious investigations
• Be a diligent & driven newsroom leader, eager to step in during off hours when big news breaks or critical work needs attention
• Serve as a trusted journalistic guide & resource for everyone at HuffPost

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

• At least 15 years of newsroom experience, including significant work in managerial & high-level leadership, with substantial time in digital news
• A proven track record of writing, assigning or directing standout news coverage, including widely read scoops & unique coverage angles that break through
• Exceptional news judgment & journalistic rigor
• An impeccable sense of how to assign & frame stories that set the days agenda & provoke the powerful
• Top-notch story editing skills
• Strong organizational talents
• Deep interest in political news, ideally with extensive political contacts
• Well-rounded news interest & knowledge; be able to drive coverage in a wide range of beats/areas
• A demonstrated record of mentoring journalists & guiding them to notable accomplishments; ideally past experience as an accomplished reporter
• A tremendous passion for news -- someone excited everyday to push this newsroom to do its best work

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.