Associate Editor

iHeartMedia

Associate Editor at iHeartMedia's Black Information Network managing high volume news coverage. Collaborates with teams to publish stories effectively across multiple platforms.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • California, Illinois, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $19 - $24 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write, edit, and publish a high volume of news and culture content daily, from breaking stories to reported features
Edit copy quickly and cleanly, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and strong headlines under tight deadlines
Collaborate closely with editorial, audio, and social teams to ensure cohesive, timely coverage across platforms
Identify emerging stories and angles relevant to Black audiences and elevate them with context
Package stories with compelling headlines, visuals, and captions optimized for web and social distribution
Publish and promote your own work across BIN’s social platforms, following best practices for each channel
Participate in real-time coverage during breaking news moments, coordinating closely with teammates
Apply SEO and tagging best practices to improve discoverability without sacrificing voice or integrity
Monitor performance and audience response to help inform coverage and editorial decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–3 years of experience in digital journalism, web producing, or content creation
Proven experience writing and editing online content, including articles, headlines, and social copy
Familiarity with CMS publishing tools and basic image editing (Photoshop or similar)
Working knowledge of SEO, tagging, and content optimization best practices
Experience publishing or promoting content on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, X, and emerging networks
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or a related field preferred, but not required with strong experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
Company provided and supplemental life insurance
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid company holidays
A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community
A 401K plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

WritingEditingContent OptimizationHeadline CreationImage Editing

Soft Skills

CollaborationTime ManagementAdaptability