The night front page editor is one of the most important roles at IBTimes, which strives to provide fresh and compelling stories to a global audience on a 24/7 basis.
In this role, the night front page editor will be responsible for continually updating the page with our best and freshest content, coordinating our coverage with our international editions and often assigning breaking news stories to reporters around the world. A key part of that role is maintaining our editorial tone, writing smart and engaging headlines and finding lively images to accompany the stories.
The ideal candidate has several years of editorial experience in a digital newsroom, is capable of working as part of a team, has great news instincts and has an insatiable hunger for great journalism.
Key Responsibilities
· Keep the IBTimes front page up-to-date with the latest and most important global news at all times.
· Identify the best content on IBTimes international editions and promote them on our front page.
· Be vigilant about traffic, moving stories around on the page depending on their performance.
· Assign stories to reporters and work with our editors to ensure major stories get the timely coverage they deserve and in a way that will engage users.
Please contact m.baram@ibtimes.com with your resume, cover letter and list of references.
