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Posted 4 weeks agoEditor, Subscriber Content
at Newsweek
United KingdomRemote
Responsibilities
- Write rapid, high-quality subscriber commentary on breaking, developing and agenda-setting news stories, with a particular focus on producing copy that adds interpretation, analysis and value rather than simply recapping events.
- Identify subscriber-worthy angles on major stories across the United States and internationally, and develop them into sharp commentary pieces with a clear thesis, strong framing and an authoritative voice appropriate to Newsweek's standards.
- Produce commentary that explains why a story matters to subscribers by setting out the context, stakes, implications and next developments readers should watch.
- Collaborate with editorial, newsletters, video and audience colleagues where needed to execute assignments and support an organized subscriber workflow.
- Perform any other reasonable duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business.
Requirements
- This is an execution-focused editorial role for a journalist with strong news judgment, sharp writing and the ability to turn fast-moving developments into clear, valuable commentary for a paying audience.
- Provide occasional support for other formats where requested, such as short videos , talking points or basic editorial input for audience-facing promotion of subscriber journalism.
- Use AI tools responsibly and in line with editorial best practice, including careful verification of outputs, appropriate disclosure or attribution where relevant, and strong human oversight of all published work.
- Demonstrable knowledge of the news agenda in the United States and internationally, with the judgment to recognize which developments are most likely to matter to a subscription audience. Strong
- experience writing quickly and accurately in a digital news environment, including under breaking-news pressure and to multiple deadlines in a shift.
- Demonstrable ability to write commentary, analysis or interpretive journalism that goes beyond summary and gives readers a clear, valuable take on events.
- experience with subscriber products, newsletters, audience-facing packaging or other forms of journalism designed to deepen engagement and retention. •
- Experience of video, audio, social or other multi-format journalism would be useful but is not essential.