What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editorial Director, News position at TIME USA?
TIME is a global media brand built on decades of unparalleled trust and authority. Having celebrated our centennial last year, we continue to evolve as a brand at a juncture of innovation and transformation.
Our core purpose is to tell stories to a global audience across our unique platforms. We are looking for changemakers from all backgrounds and walks-of-life, who embody TIME’s core values as well as our mission of informing, connecting, and engaging the world.
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The Role:
TIME is seeking an experienced and dynamic editor to lead our breaking news operations. This pivotal role demands exceptional editorial judgment, strong leadership skills, and the ability to coordinate coverage across multiple teams and platforms. The ideal candidate will ensure TIME remains at the forefront of global news coverage by delivering timely, accurate, and insightful reporting to our audience.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee TIME's breaking news coverage.
- Manage a team of news editors who assign and edit stories across a wide range of topics, including culture, economics, politics, global affairs, and lifestyle.
- Develop and implement strategies to ensure TIME's breaking news coverage is comprehensive, timely, and aligned with our editorial standards and mission.
- Work closely with subject matter teams across the newsroom to ensure cohesive coverage of major news events and seamless collaboration between departments like photography, art, and video.
- Coordinate and run coverage of major news events, working with teams across the newsroom to produce best in class coverage
- Make critical decisions on coverage priorities, resource allocation, and story angles during breaking news situations.
- Collaborate with the audience team to oversee a daily newsletter product that provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the news and TIME’s best journalism.
- Ensure all breaking news content adheres to TIME's high standards of journalistic integrity, accuracy, and quality.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a high-level editorial role, with a strong background in breaking news coverage.
- Proven track record of successfully managing and mentoring editorial teams.
- Exceptional news judgment and a deep understanding of global current events across various subject areas.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to make quick, sound decisions under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments and time zones.
- Experience with digital news platforms and an understanding of audience engagement strategies.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive newsroom.
- Ability to work flexible hours as breaking news demands.
- A willingness to jump in and edit daily stories, particularly in a busy news moment
This position is not represented by the NewsGuild of New York.
Total Rewards:
At TIME we believe our people are our greatest resource and taking care of our people is of the utmost importance. For that reason we offer competitive compensation and a full slate of benefits that start on your first day
- Medical, vision, dental insurance
- Over 4 weeks of paid time off, in addition to paid company holidays (plus a culture that supports and encourages time to actually be taken!)
- 401k with a generous company match
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Mentorship and community engagement experiences, including Employee Resource Groups
- Free print subscription to TIME Magazine
- Salary range for this position: $125,000 - $165,000 commensurate with experience
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:
TIME is an equal opportunity employer. Our people drive the culture. Our culture drives the mission. Our mission drives the business. Our business impacts the world. An inclusive and diverse team not only makes our content and our products better, but our workplace stronger. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are top priorities in our recruiting and hiring, and our culture.
Salary : $125,000 - $165,000