Dowjones

Digital Editor (Homepage), The California Post

Los Angeles - Pico Blvd

Sponsorship not specified$85k-$100kDetected 40 days ago

SEOWordPressCommunication

About the role

This role will focus on curating and updating the homepage with sharp headlines, compelling visuals, and clear editorial focus, while closely tracking story performance in real time.
Application Instructions: Applicants should submit applicable work samples/clips for consideration.
This will be an evening shift working Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday.

Strong editorial judgment and communication skills, with a proven ability to prioritize and package stories that drive digital engagement

At least 5 years of experience as a breaking news/digital editor in a fast-paced online newsroom
Hands-on experience with WordPress is required, with comfort navigating a CMS under deadline pressure
Proven ability to write sharp, web-friendly headlines that are optimized for both readers and search engines
Experience using analytics tools such as Parse.ly to monitor performance in real time and adjust story framing, placement, and packaging accordingly
Ability to leverage visuals, multimedia, and social media to enhance stories and maximize reach
Comfort working in a highly collaborative environment with editors, reporters, and digital producers, and flexibility to work nights and weekends as news demands

We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent.
This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.
85,000 - 100,000

Collaborate with editors across departments to ensure seamless coverage and story presentation
Track record of managing or programming a homepage, ensuring balanced coverage across verticals and highlighting the most important stories of the moment
For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.
For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

This role will be expected to report on-site 5 days per week.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic.
EEO/Disabled/Vets
Reasonable Accommodation
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process.
If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at humanresources@newscorp.com.
Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need.
This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. EEO/Disabled/Vets
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at humanresources@newscorp.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
Base Pay Range: 85,000 - 100,000

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