Newsweek

News Director

Newsweek

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $175,000 - $225,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead the US news operation, overseeing day-to-day digital news coverage, including breaking news, enterprise reporting, and major story moments.
  • Set and drive the US editorial agenda, identifying the stories that matter most to American audiences across politics, society, culture, business, and beyond.
  • Partner with the Executive Editor to translate global editorial strategy into US execution, ensuring alignment with Newsweek’s standards, priorities, and subscription goals.
  • Develop and execute strategies to grow US audience reach, engagement, and subscriptions across platforms, working closely with Audience Growth & Strategy teams.
  • Champion speed, exclusivity, and smart framing in breaking news, while ensuring accuracy, fairness, and strong editorial judgment.
  • Integrate AI-powered tools and workflows into the US newsroom to enhance reporting, verification, production, and audience personalization.
  • Manage, mentor, and inspire US editors, reporters, and digital specialists, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
  • Uphold Newsweek’s editorial standards and oversee quality control across all US news output.
  • Allocate US newsroom resources effectively, balancing breaking news demands with longer-term enterprise and subscription-driven journalism.
  • Communicate editorial priorities and strategic updates clearly and consistently to the US newsroom.
  • Any other reasonable duties required to meet the needs of the business.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, Communications or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years progressive newsroom experience.
  • Extensive leadership experience in US digital newsrooms with a strong track record of managing editors and reporters in fast-paced environments.
  • Exceptional news judgment and a deep understanding of the US national conversation and how it shapes public discourse.
  • Proven ability to lead breaking news coverage while also driving enterprise and audience-focused journalism.
  • Strong editorial instincts and framing skills; an excellent editor with a clear point of view on what makes journalism distinctive and valuable.
  • Deep experience with audience development, including SEO, social platforms, analytics, and subscription-driven strategies.
  • Strong understanding of how AI is reshaping journalism and consumer behavior, with the ability to lead teams through change.
  • Comfortable working closely with international colleagues across time zones.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
news coverageenterprise reportingaudience developmentSEOanalyticssubscription-driven strategieseditorial judgmentframing skillsdigital journalismAI integration
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillscollaborationinnovationaccountabilitymentoringstrategic thinkingnews judgmentadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in journalismBachelor's degree in Communicationsadvanced degree in related field