Weekend Editor (Contract)

Job Description

Job summary
Apple News provides millions of users with trusted journalism from leading publishers around the globe. Apple News editors highlight the best and most engaging content for our large national audience. In this role, you will be expected to make real-time decisions based on the day’s major events, curate content, write headlines and push notifications, and communicate directly with our publisher partners.

This position is a contract role for 40 hours per week. Candidates should be on the West Coast. This is a parental leave fill-in position for $65/hour.

If interested, please e-mail your resume to lfeierman@apple.com

Description

• Select articles for featuring in the Top Stories section of the News app, with an emphasis on quality, accuracy, and engagement.
• Write sharp and engaging copy with the Apple News audience in mind. Work with our copy and standards team to ensure your work meets all aspects of our house style.
• Be prepared to work weekends and nights.

Job Requirements

Key qualifications

• Deep newsroom experience, with a keen understanding of the information that matters to readers.
• Strong, nonpartisan editorial judgment and excellent writing skills.
• Able to make curation decisions independently, and on deadline.
• Experience with breaking news and filing clear, concise copy quickly, including headlines and push notifications.
• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and incorporating feedback seamlessly into your work.

Education
Bachelor’s or master’s degree preferred.

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