Senior Editor, The Hill

The Hill

Washington, DC, United States
$92,000.00 - $97,000.00 based upon experience; not...
On-site
Champion daily newsletters
Develop content and headlines
Final line edits
The Hill is seeking a Senior Editor to oversee its daily newsletters, including the flagship Morning Report, in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have editing experience, a strong grasp of political news, and the ability to collaborate across departments to ensure timely and engaging content

Job Summary

  • The Senior Editor will champion The Hill's stable of daily newsletters, playing a key role in the flagship newsletter, Morning Report, and overseeing daily policy newsletters to help shape strategy and grow audiences.
  • An ability to work easily across departments is essential, as the Senior Editor will coordinate closely with the advertising team, communicate newsletter ad partnerships to the newsroom, and ensure final products meet sales expectations.
  • The full-time position is based at The Hill's Washington, D.C., office and may require some night and weekend work, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

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The Hill is seeking a Senior Editor to oversee its daily newsletters, including the flagship Morning Report, in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have editing experience, a strong grasp of political news, and the ability to collaborate across departments to ensure timely and engaging content.

Salary

$92,000.00 - $97,000.00 based upon experience; Not specified; Medical, dental, vision insurance, PTO, 401(k) with match, Paid Parental leave, life insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Champion daily newsletters
  • Develop content and headlines
  • Final line edits
  • Oversee daily policy newsletters
  • Coordinate with advertising team
  • Communicate newsletter ad partnerships
  • Manage editors and reporters
  • Generate ideas and craft nonpartisan stories
  • Excellent time-management skills
  • Write and edit compelling copy

Nice-to-have

  • Thrive in a collaborative work environment
  • Familiarity with Sailthru
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Suite
  • Familiarity with Google Trends
  • Familiarity with SEO
  • 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

Work Rights

Not specified

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