Job Details

A client is looking for a News Content Editor who will support breaking news coverage and assignments across a variety of platforms including desktop, mobile, and social media platforms.

Location: West Coast (REMOTE)

Position: News Content Editor

Pay Rate: $30.68/hr. on W2

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 40hrs/week

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program the news of the day on AOL.com and in the AOL app, including curation of content, headline writing, video programming, push notifications, and more as needed.
• Support breaking news coverage and assignments across a variety of platforms including desktop, mobile, and social media platforms.
• Support special projects associated with development and growth, collaborating with editorial, product, and other teams as needed.
• Help execute coverage plans for tentpole events across a variety of content categories, including News, Entertainment, Sports and more.
• Closely track metrics and analytics of content to stay abreast of evolving interests across our ecosystem.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A degree or equivalent experience in journalism, communications, media studies, or a related field is often preferred.
• Background in working with major online publications, news websites, or media platforms, especially with mobile-first and app-based strategies.
• Ability to curate, write, and edit compelling headlines and content for a variety of platforms including desktop, mobile, and social media.
• Experience working in a cross-functional environment, including working closely with product, design, video, and other editorial teams.
• Experience executing coverage for tentpole events (e.g., new, sporting events, entertainment milestones, etc.) across multiple categories.

About our client:

Our client is a subsidiary of an American multinational telecommunications company for its media and online businesses.

About APR:

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!