Mediaite is seeking an ambitious and energetic writer and editor to join out team covering politics, media, entertainment, sports and everything in between. This editor will need to have the keen editorial judgment to understand what makes a Mediaite story.
This is a full-time position that will include weekend shifts.
The ideal candidate is a highly-motivated journalist with experience editing and writing. They will bring a strong sense of news to our coverage of the 2024 election and beyond.
If you think you have what it takes to drive the news cycle, we want to talk to you.
Requirements:
– Experience editing news in a fast-paced environment.
– A strong grasp of what Mediaite does and what our audience is interested in.
– An in-depth knowledge of the world of news, politics and media, including online personalities, major cable and broadcast networks, leading columnists, and general thought-leaders.
– Ability to find issues bubbling up in the conservative or liberal media world before they have been widely reported.
– Strong news judgment and an eye for underreported content and ideas. Can you find the nugget of
– Ability to handle a high-volume of news stories — from breaking news to opinion pieces — moving quickly and decisively while maintaining high editorial standards.
— Ability to contribute to the site in a fast-paced, clear-eyed, even-handed manner. Can you handle six things at once? Can you make sound editorial decisions in the blink of an eye?
Location:
Remote.
To Apply:
– Please send us an email (jobs@mediaite.com) including the following:
(1) A resume (2) A brief cover letter explaining why you’re suited for the position (3) A document with 3 headlines for stories you would pitch for Mediaite. Please also include in your email links to any articles you’ve written or edited.