CNNMoney seeks assignment editor

The CNN Money team is looking for an Assignment Editor for its Breaking News Desk who will work with writers and other editors to produce stories of high relevance to the CNNMoney audience.

• The editor will be responsible for assigning and editing stories and running the news team for the first few hours on the 6 am shift.
• The editor will work close with colleagues on the video team to develop cross-platform packages.
• The editor will also report and write stories, either breaking news or features, usually in the second half of the day but sometimes during an early-morning news crunch.

What will you be doing?  

• Open the NY breaking news desk at 6 am daily, assigning, editing and as needed writing stories to keep the site competitive and distinctive in its news coverage
• Guide the development of stories from start to finish
• Edit stories sharply and cleanly, ensuring they meet the overall editorial direction set for the site
• Help reporters frame stories and focus reporting as needed
• Write breaking news and feature stories
• Conceptualize, create, develop, manage and edit content focused on a user-driven strategy that understands the nuances of packaging content for the web, mobile web, social and apps
• Achieve established editorial goals and deadlines and ensure others do the same
• Allocate available resources to meet objectives
• Develop and maintain relationships with editorial and creative talent as well as own sources

What do we need from you?

• Ideal candidates will have 6+ years of editorial experience.
• Strong research and editorial skills.
• Experience managing reporters.
• Good knowledge of financial markets and a keen interest in investing and business news.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Television-Film Production, Communications, or related discipline or equivalent work experience.

To apply, go here.