5+ years of experience in a newsroom leadership role, particularly in breaking news environments.
Proven ability to spot, commission, edit, and publish stories quickly and effectively.
Strong skills in line-editing and headline writing.
Experience guiding reporters in shaping impactful enterprise stories.
Deep understanding of the current news agenda, especially in politics.
Responsibilities
Lead the breaking news operation and enhance the newsroom's editorial output.
Collaborate closely with the Deputy Executive Editor to direct newsroom activities.
Commission and edit stories across various formats including text, video, and graphics.
Maximize the impact of news stories through strategic guidance and publication support.
Contribute innovative ideas to elevate the quality and reach of journalism.
Benefits
Opportunity for professional growth in a rapidly expanding news organization.
Engagement with diverse platforms like YouTube and Substack to broaden audience reach.
Supportive environment encouraging diverse candidates to apply.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
The Daily Beast is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Associate Executive Editor to join our news team.
About the Role
The Daily Beast is roaring. Now we need a news executive who can help us turn up the volume. We are recruiting a driven newsroom leader to be a key part of our breaking news operation, which is the core of our journalism.
You already have at least five years of experience as a newsroom leader in a breaking news environment. You're used to spotting, commissioning, editing, and publishing stories in a fast-paced environment where high editorial standards matter, and where stories are told in words, pictures, video and graphics.
You have brilliant ideas, line-editing, and headline-writing skills. You know how to help reporters shape news-breaking enterprise stories, how to guide those stories to publication, and how to maximize their impact.
Crucially, you're steeped in the news agenda-and especially fluent in the political scene and its ever-shifting cast of characters.
You'll report to our Deputy Executive Editor and support her as she directs the newsroom.
This role is your chance for professional growth at a news site that is growing and investing. More and more people are subscribing to our website and app. And we're bringing our journalism to YouTube and Substack, so our vital voice can be heard wherever people get their journalism.
Pay Range Salary
The pay range for this position is $110,000 - $140,000.
The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high ends of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including but not limited to work location, experience, performance, and other factors.
Additional Information
Don't meet every single requirement listed here? If you're interested in joining the Beast but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with this job description, we encourage you to give it a shot all the same. It might turn out that you're just the right candidate for this or other roles. See more about our commitment to diversity at https://www.thedailybeast.com/company/diversity
About IAC/InterActiveCorp
IAC/InterActiveCorp, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a media and internet company in the United States and internationally. The company operates through Match Group, ANGI Homeservices, Vimeo, Dotdash, Applications, and Emerging & Other segments. The Match Group segment provides dating products, which enables a user to establish a profile and review other people's profiles in 42 languages; and non-dating services, including educational test preparation, academic tutoring, and college counseling services. The ANGI Homeservices segment connects homeowners to home service professionals, collects reviews, and allows homeowners to research, match, and connect on-demand to network of service professionals online or by phone, as well as offers consumer financing. The Vimeo segment operates a video platform for professionals and businesses to share and market their videos. The Dotdash segment offers a portfolio of digital brands providing information and inspiration in various vertical content categories. The Applications segment develops, markets, and distributes various desktop applications that offer users protection against unwanted advertisements, viruses, and malware, as well as optimize their device performance. The Emerging & Other segment operates Evite and Care.com businesses. The company was formerly known as InterActiveCorp. IAC/InterActiveCorp was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
