Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.
The Digital Content Editor (Maternity Coverage) creates, edits, optimizes and publishes digital copy quickly and cleanly in a fast-paced environment. They will be responsible for ensuring Newsweek delivers timely high-quality reporting that is accurate, fair, and conforms to accepted standards of journalism.
They will have a strong understanding of digital journalism and the needs of a fast-paced newsroom. They will have significant and demonstrable experience in a publishing role at a reputable news organization.
They will work with, edit and publish directly in Newsweek’s CMS (WordPress experience a plus). They will use new tools and technology to create, edit and review content, as required.
This is a temporary employee position providing maternity coverage, working remotely in the US over the next 4 months, November 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, subject to business needs and the employee’s return.
Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. EST to 8:00 p.m.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with editors and reporters in the creation of content.
- Edit copy, headlines, images, captions, graphics and video for accuracy, clarity and impact.
- Turn source material into original stories through additional reporting, expert comment and context.
- Source and prepare relevant images and video, ensuring appropriate verification, rights and credits.
- Use audience analytics to inform editorial decisions and improve content reach, engagement and performance.
- Provide feedback and guidance to reporters to improve standards.
- Work with the social, SEO and multimedia teams to optimize content.
- Work accurately under pressure and meet tight publishing deadlines.
- Perform any other reasonable duties necessary to meet the needs of the business.
Qualifications:
- Significant relevant experience in digital editing and reporting roles.
- Strong news judgment across a range of subjects.
- Proven record of editing quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent writing, rewriting and copy-editing skills.
- Demonstrable knowledge of digital tools or applications including content management systems, SEO, audience analytics and editing assistance software.
- Demonstrable knowledge of common IT tools such as the Microsoft suite.
This position offers $35.00 - $55.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, education, geographic location, and internal equity.
Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.
Skills Required
- Significant relevant experience in digital editing and reporting roles
- Strong news judgment across a range of subjects
- Proven ability to edit quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent writing, rewriting, and copy-editing skills
- Demonstrable knowledge of content management systems, SEO, audience analytics, and editing assistance software
- Demonstrable knowledge of common IT tools, including the Microsoft suite
What We Do
Newsweek is a global news magazine that provides high quality, in-depth coverage and analysis of the major events shaping our world. For more than 80 years, the iconic brand has been offering readers a unique perspective on world affairs and giving context to the most important events in global news. Today, via its print and digital editions, Newsweek continues to help its readers navigate a rapidly-changing world. Newsweek publishes a U.S. and International edition weekly in English. The international edition – branded as Newsweek International –serves the Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Asia-Pacific regions while language-specific editions are available in Japan, Korea, Latin America, Pakistan, Poland and Serbia. A separate English-language edition is also published for the Middle East. The print edition is available in 68 territories while round-the-clock- coverage on the latest breaking world news can be found at newsweek.com Subscribe here: newsweek.com/subscribe
