Homepage Editor

Shift: Sunday-Thursday, 6:00am EDT - 2:00pm EDT

**You must be flexible to work weekends and holidays as needed.**

Summary :

As a Homepage and Social Media Editor, you will choose story placements and write compelling headlines. You will also be engaged in the newsgathering and creation of new, unique elements to illustrate stories, including crafting thought-provoking imagery. In coordination with other overnight editors, you will ensure that breaking news is distributed accurately, fairly, and quickly across all platforms. In addition, you will be responsible for tracking real-time analytics throughout your shift and adjusting strategies accordingly. You’re a self-starter with strong news judgment who thrives under pressure.

Responsibilities:

• Write engaging headlines for 2.com homepages.
• Publish breaking news across social media platforms with speed and precision
• Use a mix of news judgment and metrics to determine story placement
• Use a variety of tools to distribute content across platforms
• Headline and image test all placements on both homepages to drive KPIs
• Spearhead the production of our flagship morning newsletter
• Must have a firm grasp of current events and a desire to be precise, quick, and accurate in presenting the news to the vast audience
• Write breaking news banners and continually update breaking news headlines
• Launch and monitor live streams and press conferences for use on the homepages
• Consistently and accurately compile and distribute daily analytics reports
• Must be willing to work closely with editors and fellow reporters
• Participate in broader strategic discussions

Qualifications :

• A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of newsroom experience
• Strong news judgment and knowledge of current events
• Experience writing on deadline for a major news website
• Ability to curate posts on social media platforms including X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok
• The capability of being a skilled, fast writer and self-editor
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Photoshop, Canva, and prior experience working in a CMS preferred