Senior Editor, The Hill

The Hill

Washington, D.C., US
$92,000.00 - $97,000.00 based upon experience; not...
Onsite
Champion daily newsletters
Develop content and headlines
Final line edits
The Hill is seeking a Senior Editor to lead its newsletter initiatives, particularly the flagship Morning Report, while collaborating with various departments to enhance content quality and audience engagement. The ideal candidate will possess substantial editorial experience, particularly in a political context, and will thrive in a collaborative atmosphere

Job Summary

  • The Senior Editor will play a key role in the flagship newsletter, Morning Report, helping develop its content and headlines, making final line edits and positioning it to drive conversation.
  • This editor will also oversee daily policy newsletters, with an opportunity to help shape strategy and grow audiences.
  • The full-time position is based at The Hill's Washington, D.C., office.

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The Hill is seeking a Senior Editor to lead its newsletter initiatives, particularly the flagship Morning Report, while collaborating with various departments to enhance content quality and audience engagement. The ideal candidate will possess substantial editorial experience, particularly in a political context, and will thrive in a collaborative atmosphere.

Salary

$92,000.00 - $97,000.00 based upon experience; Not specified; medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company matching, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • champion daily newsletters
  • develop content and headlines
  • final line edits
  • oversee daily policy newsletters
  • coordinate with advertising team
  • manage editors and reporters
  • generate ideas and craft stories
  • write and edit headlines and copy

Nice-to-have

  • work easily across departments
  • solid work ethic
  • excellent time-management skills
  • thrive in a collaborative work environment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
  • Previous editing experience in metro or national media
  • Well-versed in current events and politics
  • Familiarity with Sailthru, Microsoft Suite, Google Trends, SEO and real-time analytics

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