Senior Editor, The Hill

The Hill

Washington, D.C., United States
Base: $92,000.00 - $97,000.00; benefits: medical, ...
Onsite
Champion daily newsletters
Develop content and headlines
Final line edits
The Hill is seeking a Senior Editor to lead its daily newsletters, particularly the flagship Morning Report, from its Washington, D.C. office. The ideal candidate will have editing experience in a media environment, strong political knowledge, and the ability to collaborate across departments

Job Summary

  • The Senior Editor will champion The Hill's stable of daily newsletters, helping develop content and headlines for the flagship newsletter, Morning Report, and overseeing daily policy newsletters.
  • This role requires close coordination with the advertising team to communicate newsletter ad partnerships and ensure final products meet sales expectations.
  • The position offers a salary range of $92,000.00 - $97,000.00 and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.

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The Hill is seeking a Senior Editor to lead its daily newsletters, particularly the flagship Morning Report, from its Washington, D.C. office. The ideal candidate will have editing experience in a media environment, strong political knowledge, and the ability to collaborate across departments.

Salary

Base: $92,000.00 - $97,000.00; Benefits: medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) with match, Paid Parental leave, life insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • champion daily newsletters
  • develop content and headlines
  • final line edits
  • drive conversation
  • oversee daily policy newsletters
  • coordinate with advertising team
  • manage editors and reporters

Nice-to-have

  • work easily across departments
  • solid work ethic
  • excellent time-management skills
  • write and edit copy that sizzles
  • familiarity with Sailthru
  • familiarity with Google Trends
  • familiarity with real-time analytics

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
  • Thrive in a collaborative work environment

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