Associate Editor (Digital)

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description


Atlanta Black Star is seeking an Associate News Editor to support our fast-paced digital newsroom. This role is ideal for someone with prior newsroom or news production experience who thrives in a real-time environment and is eager to grow within a high-performing editorial team.

Reporting directly to the News Editor, this role will play a critical part in executing daily coverage, monitoring breaking news, editing and publishing stories, and helping move content quickly from idea to publication.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and editor with sharp news judgment, a deep interest in current events, and the ability to operate with urgency in a high-volume news cycle.

This role offers a strong growth path for candidates looking to build a career in digital journalism and editorial leadership.

Position Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Support the News Editor in managing daily editorial output in a fast-paced newsroom
• Monitor breaking news, social platforms, and competitor coverage throughout the day
• Quickly surface story ideas and assist in developing angles for coverage
• Edit, write, and publish stories with speed, accuracy, and strong editorial judgment
• Assist in turning around breaking news stories under tight deadlines
• Rewrite and adapt content from multiple sources into clean, engaging digital copy
• Update stories in real time as new information becomes available
• Collaborate with writers and social team to ensure stories are optimized for distribution
• Maintain high editorial standards while working at speed

Required Experience:

• 3-5+ years of experience in a digital newsroom, broadcast newsroom, or news production environment
• Experience as a digital content producer, assignment editor, or newsroom coordinator strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Core Skills:

• Strong writing and copy editing skills
• Ability to quickly turn around clean, accurate copy under pressure
• Sharp news judgment and understanding of what makes a story compelling
• Familiarity with sourcing stories from social media, wire services, and live coverage
• Experience using social platforms as real-time reporting tools

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Salary
$63,500 - $68,000 + Performance Bonuses

Position
Associate Editor (Digital)

Division
Atlanta Black Star

Number of Openings
1

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Hiring Manager(s)

Req Number
JOU-26-00002

Open Date
4/25/2026

Location
DDM GROUP LLC

About the Organization
Diamond Diaspora Media exists at the intersection of technology and media. We publish narratives intentionally and specifically to enlighten and transform the world. Our digital news platforms Atlantablackstar.com, Theshadowleague.com, and Finurah.com are leading the way with powerful content that spans the culture, sports, news features and timely-financial news that resonates with our 15 million readers.


Come join us and let us change the world together.


This position is currently accepting applications.