News Editor (Part-Time)

SmartNews is looking for a night and weekend editor with impeccable news judgment, real-time digital news production experience, knowledge of content operations and an ability to juggle tasks independently in a fast-paced environment. We’re seeking someone who’s driven by the urgency of breaking news and who can thrive under pressure to get information out quickly to those who need it. This position works West Coast hours, but we welcome applicants across the U.S. 

SmartNews’s content team is responsible for delivering breaking news through push notifications, news curation, and helping to develop new content experiences within the app. In this role you will work largely independently to handle day-to-day news programming operations across SmartNews and monitor breaking news. 

News is the defining part of this role: You should excel as events are unfolding, display high editorial standards, and balance both accuracy and speed. You’ll also need a strong...