Join The Daily Beast as a Weekend News Editor The Daily Beast is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Weekend News Editor to join our team. The Daily Beast is a leading U.S.-based digital news site known for its fearless and incisive reporting. We cover breaking news, politics, pop culture, and more with a distinctive voice that engages a dedicated audience.About the Role The Daily Beast is seeking a Weekend News Editor to help our dynamic newsroom. The ideal candidate will have experience in journalism, a sharp editorial eye, and the ability to drive compelling and impactful news coverage across two key shifts—Friday and Saturday nights in the US (or Saturday and Sunday during the day in Australia).Key Responsibilities Oversee news coverage across these shifts, ensuring timely, accurate and engaging reporting. Assign and edit stories, providing guidance to reporters to produce high-quality content.Monitor news trends and stay ahead of the competition with breaking news.Curate The Daily Beast's homepage and update social feeds with fresh content.Maintain high journalistic standards and uphold The Daily Beast's editorial voice.Qualifications Minimum of 4 years of experience in journalism, with at least 2 years in an editing role.Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.Strong news judgment and the ability to make quick editorial decisions.Deep understanding of digital media and audience engagement strategies.Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with a small team.