Remote Weekend Curation Editor wanted (technology, lifestyle, entertainment) | $60 per hour (Patreon)

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: APPLE NEWS

Rebecca Santiago, Editor at Apple News, is looking for an editor:

Apple News is hiring a weekend curation editor for a one-year contract. $60/hour, 40 hours/week.

WEEKEND CURATION EDITOR

Apple News provides millions of users with trusted journalism from leading publishers around the globe. Editors at Apple News highlight the best and most engaging content across a wide range of topics. In this role, you will curate articles in real time based on the day’s events, write copy, and communicate directly with our publisher partners.

DESCRIPTION

Our weekend curation editor will be responsible for selecting and writing headlines for articles across the Apple News ecosystem, prioritizing quality, accuracy, and performance. The ideal candidate has strong general-interest knowledge and could confidently curate the day’s most important stories across various beats. This is a yearlong contract for Thursday - Sunday (or an alternate schedule including weekends). 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Writing sharp and compelling copy in the Apple News voice, working with editors to ensure that work meets all aspects of our house style.

• Using data and analytics to responsibly optimize content.

• Communicating directly with our publisher partners.

• Working cross-functionally to support News projects and goals.

• Surfacing bugs and other performance issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years experience writing or editing at a media company

• Strong editorial judgment and excellent writing skills

• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once

• Ability to collaborate and work productively across a large organization

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in one or more of the following beats: entertainment, technology, health, lifestyle, business, science

• Experience with covering breaking news and delivering clear, concise copy on deadline

• Experience working cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering teams

If interested, please email your resume to rebecca.santiago@apple.com.

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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):

Questions/applications: rebecca.santiago@apple.com

Website: https://www.apple.com/apple-news/

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