Digital Editor, Senior (INDG)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Edits news stories, features, breaking news alerts, and/or other material for content, style and digital functionality to ensure that quality standards of assigned news desk are met.
• Directs coverage and assignments across several related beat areas coordinating the use of multimedia (graphics, video, podcasts, audio slideshows, photographs, etc.) and ensures publication deadlines are met.
• Edits copy quickly and concisely; occasionally reports and writes articles.
• Verifies information related to unit's scope of coverage through sources or other means.
• Leads social media efforts in coverage area.
• Coordinates with other assignment editors in division, with other BBNA units, and with Bloomberg to avoid overlap in coverage.
• Works one-on-one with reporters to quickly file breaking news, and to ensure analysis in daily and longer-term stories, as well as developing story ideas and angles.
• Coordinates editorial projects within division, as needed.
• Maintains subject-area knowledge related to unit's scope of news coverage, including current awareness of issues and developments in the field.
• Proposes and coordinates outside author contributions.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to edit material, including complex and/or analytical pieces, under deadline pressure.
• Ability to multitask across platforms.
• Ability to work accurately and independently in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, with proven ability to juggle multiple stories across formats and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with other staff members to develop their journalistic skills.
• Working knowledge of federal and state legislative, regulatory, and judicial processes.
• Video production and editing skills, and Photoshop and InDesign experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of journalistic principles and techniques.
• Ability to use electronic research methods effectively.
• Ability to use BBNA publishing tools and other technology effectively with BBNA training.
• Proven ability to interact effectively with colleagues, sources, and others.
• Demonstrated excellent editing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent proofreading skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in journalism, or subjects related to the environment, and occupational safety and health desirable.
• Minimum 5+ years' journalism experience, including editing experience in a digital newsroom.
• Strong news judgment and experience with assignment coordination.
• Established social media presence preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Candidates may be required to pass a test for this position.

Equal Opportunity

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