Trends Editor

Job Description:

Trends Editor - The U.S. Sun

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 Trends 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 weve exceeded traffic and revenue goals establishing ourselves as the fastest-growing news site in the US.

Whats the Role

As Trends 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 policy and every day issues affecting Americans. You will assign edit and publish stories covering a variety of topics including trending news heath lifestyle motors tech and travel.

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.

What Youll Do:

Pulse of trending news: The Trends Editor is in-the-know on the latest events and is able to turn that into high-quality stories quickly and accurately across various verticals such as lifestyle motors tech and general news of the day.

Story Development: You are skilled at identifying topics which people want to click on read and talk about and have a knack for crafting a punchy headline. You are experienced at conducting on-camera interviews when needed.

Editorial Quality: You will oversee coverage that will help readers understand the trending stories of the day. Youll work closely with reporters to develop same-day stories as well as original exclusive reports by ensuring all content produced by your team meets legal and ethical standards and upholds the editorial quality of The U.S. Sun.

Work Across Teams: Youll work closely with cross-functional teams from video to social media ensuring maximum audience reach and engagement.

Content Optimization: Edit copy to ensure its compelling and true to The U.S. Suns voice.

Maximize Traffic: Use your understanding of analytics to spot trending stories that resonate with our audience.

Who You Are:

Experienced Journalist: At least 3-5 years of digital journalism experience and a background managing a team of journalists.

Skilled writer: You are a compelling storyteller and can write concisely and engagingly ensuring every story captures the readers 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.

Whats 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets

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Base Pay Range: 81000 - 91000

Were committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidates experience skills location and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles targets are determined based on multiple considerations including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health retirement wellbeing and more along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees