Variety seeks a news editor in New York

Variety is looking for a news editor to cover breaking news on the television beat.

This position is based in our Midtown Manhattan location. Ideal candidates must be able to write, edit and post stories quickly, with a deep knowledge of the TV industry, programming, and pop culture. Must be a self-starter, with strong news judgment.

Job requirements/responsibilities:

3-5 years writing/editing experience
Monitor competitive sites, social media platforms and the web for breaking news.
Write recaps of popular TV shows
Conduct interviews with executives, stars, and showrunners
Organize monthly calendar of TV coverage priorities
Must be well-versed in SEO and social media
Familiarity with TV ratings a plus
May be asked to cover events including TCA, Comic-Con, Paley as well as premieres

To apply, go here.

Chris Roush

Chris Roush was the dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He was previously Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Professor in business journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook "Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication" and "Thinking Things Over," a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.