News Director

Job Description:

• Lead the US news operation, overseeing day-to-day digital news coverage, including breaking news, enterprise reporting, and major story moments.
• Set and drive the US editorial agenda, identifying the stories that matter most to American audiences across politics, society, culture, business, and beyond.
• Partner with the Executive Editor to translate global editorial strategy into US execution, ensuring alignment with Newsweek’s standards, priorities, and subscription goals.
• Develop and execute strategies to grow US audience reach, engagement, and subscriptions across platforms, working closely with Audience Growth & Strategy teams.
• Champion speed, exclusivity, and smart framing in breaking news, while ensuring accuracy, fairness, and strong editorial judgment.
• Integrate AI-powered tools and workflows into the US newsroom to enhance reporting, verification, production, and audience personalization.
• Manage, mentor, and inspire US editors, reporters, and digital specialists, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• Uphold Newsweek’s editorial standards and oversee quality control across all US news output.
• Allocate US newsroom resources effectively, balancing breaking news demands with longer-term enterprise and subscription-driven journalism.
• Communicate editorial priorities and strategic updates clearly and consistently to the US newsroom.
• Any other reasonable duties required to meet the needs of the business.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, Communications or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years progressive newsroom experience.
• Extensive leadership experience in US digital newsrooms with a strong track record of managing editors and reporters in fast-paced environments.
• Exceptional news judgment and a deep understanding of the US national conversation and how it shapes public discourse.
• Proven ability to lead breaking news coverage while also driving enterprise and audience-focused journalism.
• Strong editorial instincts and framing skills; an excellent editor with a clear point of view on what makes journalism distinctive and valuable.
• Deep experience with audience development, including SEO, social platforms, analytics, and subscription-driven strategies.
• Strong understanding of how AI is reshaping journalism and consumer behavior, with the ability to lead teams through change.
• Comfortable working closely with international colleagues across time zones.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements

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