Science and Technology Editor
Location: dmg::media Head Office – New York, NY 10003
Salary: $75,000 - $100,000 depending on experience
Position: Permanent
Dailymail.com are seeking a Senior & Technology Editor to oversee the editorial direction of the Science & Tech news team reporting into the Executive Managing Editor. The individual should be able to demonstrate an impressive track record of finding and breaking exclusive science & tech stories of national and global interest.
We are looking for candidates with experience in the following areas:
- A broad knowledge of all science & tech matters (essential)
- Ability to work self-sufficiently, generate own science & tech stories and contribute brilliant stories to the daily science & tech news list
- Ability to digest scientific papers and dry press releases/reports packed full of statistics and turn it into an engaging piece
The role is largely news-led, but an ability to write moving real-life features when required is important.
In collaboration with the executive teams, you will work to execute strategy for the U.S. Science & Technology coverage and manage a team of reporters and their daily output. You will be responsible for ensuring the quality of output in alignment with the demands of a 24-hour global news operation.
You will require excellent news judgement and be able to quickly identify content which engages with our readership. You will also be responsible for the planning and development of long-term news stories and events.
Outstanding candidates should also be able to demonstrate their ability to balance editorial objectives in a fast-paced news environment.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Managing a team of reporters and working collaboratively with photo and video producers, social and SEO teams
- Working jointly with the executive team to plan the editorial direction and workflow
- Exercising news judgement and using in-house analytics tools to ensure that news teams are optimizing headlines and sub-decks to in-house style
- Quality control ensuring the teams produce the most engaging copy and working with content partners to ensure each story published has the most compelling selection of images, animation and video available
- Collaborating with global editorial team to obtain content from the global desks which may be of interest to the U.S. readership
- Mentoring co-workers and ensuring development opportunities are being nurtured
- Talent scouting potential new recruits
We are looking for professionals with the following:
- Passion for the DailyMail.com brand, its editorial voice and global audience
- At least six years or more experience managing teams in a major newsroom
- Demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment whilst delivering accuracy and accurate presentation
- Capability to write and edit in a pressurised environment
- Applicable knowledge of multiplatform news gathering tools and resources
- Must have a strong passion for finding the most interesting information to surface for our readership
- Strong communication skills to direct and work collaboratively with a global team of editorial executives and co-workers
Benefits: Company scheme includes healthcare, dental, optical, life insurance and 401K. Standard allowance is 15 days plus one day per every year of service capped at 20 days. Public holidays are not included in this allowance. They are in addition.
Training: Travel to the H.Q. in London is part of the on-boarding process, meet and greet with the executive teams and undertake the global talent training scheme
Dailymail.com operates a 24/7 newsroom, and flexibility will be required to work shifts according to the demands of the news cycle.
About Us
Dailymail.com is the world’s largest English-language newspaper website with more than 200 million monthly unique visitors. Our teams across the globe strive to provide our readers with engaging, fast and rolling news, 24/7, 365 days a year. With more than 360 journalists worldwide, we are seeking individuals who want to join a global media organization with excellent career development opportunities.
