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The Messenger seeks a breaking news editor, science & tech

May 22, 2023

Posted by Mariam Ahmed

The Messenger is looking for an editor to run the Breaking News team for its Science & Technology section. The ideal candidate has a strong background in science or tech reporting, and must have experience identifying, assigning and editing live news as it breaks; they are focused on speed and accuracy, and not afraid to turn around a large quantity of copy every day. They know where to look to find what’s new and trending before anyone else has the story. This editor will lead a team of early career reporters, and will help them learn the tools of the trade. It’s an ideal position for an experienced journalist who wants to be a mentor and a teacher in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Finding vital breaking news and trending stories, and working with reporters to develop stories
  • Assigning and editing engaging, accurate and swiftly delivered news in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  • Monitoring competing news sites, wires, and social media for the stories that matter to our readers
  • Cutting through the spin in company press releases
  • Ensuring that all content is optimized for SEO and social media
  • Coordinating across teams to determine which stories need to be handed off to beat reporters so they can be built out fully
  • Managing a team of rookie reporters, helping them develop future beats, and teaching them to become world-class journalists

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 7 years of experience covering or editing news at a real-time news outlet
  • Proven track record of filing or editing news in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience as a beat reporter covering science and/or technology stories
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule if there’s a big breaking story out of normal work hours
  • Strong news judgment and the ability to identify relevant stories and trends
  • Familiarity with SEO and social media best practices.
  • A high level of motivation, organization and outstanding communication skills

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