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BBC · 1 week ago

Supervising Editor, Digital - Breaking News and Live

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $155K/yr

10+ years exp

BBC is a trusted news brand in the US, and they are seeking a Supervising Editor for their North American digital team. The role involves directing the daily news agenda for digital and overseeing the output of over 40 journalists, ensuring fast and accurate breaking news coverage.

BroadcastingMedia and EntertainmentNewsSocial News

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Deliver the daily agenda for digital news out of the US and Canada, exercising impeccable news judgement and constantly monitoring a wide range of sources to keep us ahead of the competition

Lead our response to breaking news to ensure we are fast and accurate - you will know when to send a push notification, launch a live blog and prioritise resources accordingly

Run the output of a team of more than 40 journalists, at different levels of seniority and working across text, video, social and audience

Work collaboratively with colleagues in other teams, bureaus and countries to best serve the BBC’s audiences in the US and Canada

Assign, edit and coach journalists at all stages of the reporting process - you will ensure our stories are focused, compelling and compliant with the BBC’s editorial standards

Grow audiences in the US by generating clear plans for digital coverage - using search and social insights to anticipate audience needs, and generating distinctive angles that will make the BBC stand out

Qualification

Digital news operationNews editing experienceBreaking news coverageDigital news productionAudience growth strategiesImpartial journalismCollaborative teamwork

Required

At least 10 years experience in a daily digital news operation, with significant news editing experience and an in-depth knowledge of US and Canadian affairs

Demonstrable experience and a passion for directing major breaking news coverage - ensuring accuracy and speed in an intense, high-pressure environment

Experience in all aspects of digital news production and curation, with a strong understanding of how to best present our coverage, from sharp headlines to a smartly curated front page

Experience of growing audiences, and using data to inform decisions about how to reach them, and of working collaboratively across teams and time zones

Enthusiasm for the BBC's position as a trusted news brand in the US, and an understanding of the importance of impartiality - and what it means in practice

Company

BBC

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BBC is a large-scale broadcasting corporation that offers content to inform, educate, and entertain people.

Founded in 1922

London, England, GBR

10001+ employees

http://www.bbc.com/

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