Consumer Editor

Are you a driven and dynamic Editor looking to make an impact at one of the fastest-growing digital news platforms? The U.S. Sun is looking for an experienced Consumer Editor to join our team in New York. Why Join Us? Part of News Corp, The U.S. Sun has quickly become a dominant force in digital journalism, delivering exclusive content on news, entertainment, lifestyle, and more. Since our US launch in 2020, we've exceeded traffic and revenue goals, establishing ourselves as the fastest-growing news site in the US. What’s the Role? As Consumer Editor you will lead a team to produce high-quality multi-platform content that resonates with our audience. You will collaborate with other department heads to maximize output and gather insights. You will identify and break national stories involving major retailers, legislation, pricing, and consumer issues and will assign, edit, and publish stories. You will develop SEO and search-driven content strategies to increase readership and search visibility, create trend-focused coverage and optimized headlines. You will monitor analytics, Google Trends, Parsley, and audience performance to guide editorial decisions while ensuring accuracy, speed and editorial standards in a high-volume breaking news environment. Day to day you will: Edit Impactful Stories: Produce high-quality content quickly and accurately across various topics. Cover Breaking News: Be on the front lines of major stories and ensure timely reporting. Story Development: Pitch compelling ideas and angles at daily conferences, helping shape the editorial agenda. Work Across Teams: Work closely with cross-functional teams, from video to social media, ensuring maximum audience reach and engagement. Editorial Quality: Ensure all content produced by your team meets legal and ethical standards and upholds the editorial quality of The U.S. Sun. Content Optimization: Edit copy to ensure it’s punchy, compelling, and true to The U.S. Sun’s voice. Maximize Traffic: Use your understanding of analytics to spot trending stories that resonate with our audience. Assist New Editors: Senior news reporters work with editors on pitching new stories and work with other general news reporters to develop their work. What we’re looking for from you: Experienced Journalist: At least 3-5 years of digital journalism experience and a background in breaking stories. Skilled Writer: You can write concisely and engagingly, ensuring every story captures the reader’s attention. Tech-savvy: Experience with analytics tools, SEO, social media, and strategies for growing a digital audience. Legal and Compliance-Aware: Comfortable ensuring all content meets legal and ethical standards. Fast-Paced Thinker: Ability to thrive under pressure, making quick decisions and adapting in a fast-moving newsroom. What’s in It for You? Salary: Competitive salary based on experience with excellent benefits, including healthcare, dental, and 401K. Career Growth: Take on a leading role in a dynamic newsroom with exciting career opportunities. Prime Location: Work from our Midtown Manhattan office with access to a subsidized restaurant and fitness center. Shifts & Schedule: Full-time, based in our Midtown Manhattan office Regular office hours with occasional evening and weekend shifts We value diversity and are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr The US Sun