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Weekend News Editor (Part-Time, Remote Eastern Time)

Haystack News, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Remote

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Haystack News is at the forefront of revolutionizing news consumption, leveraging cutting-edge technology and a deep commitment to high-quality journalism to deliver a seamless streaming experience. As a leading news video streaming app, we've cultivated a dedicated user base of millions by forging strategic partnerships with premier television manufacturers and esteemed broadcasters such as ABC News, CBS, Bloomberg, and a vast network of local stations across the nation. We are on a mission to redefine how audiences engage with news, and we are seeking a talented and driven Weekend News Editor to join our dynamic team.
• In this pivotal part-time, remote role, you will be instrumental in shaping the daily news narrative for our expansive audience, with a particular focus on weekend coverage. Your primary responsibility will involve meticulous editorial curation, identifying and highlighting breaking news, significant events, and the most compelling stories from a vast array of sources. You will act as a crucial filter, applying your seasoned news judgment to ensure our platform consistently features the most relevant and impactful content.
• A core aspect of this position is managing breaking news situations with the utmost urgency, accuracy, and clarity. During weekends, you will be the guardian of our platform's timeliness, ensuring it remains a reliable source for the latest updates as events unfold. This requires a proactive approach, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to make swift, informed editorial decisions under pressure.
• You will also play a key role in coordinating with our esteemed news partners. This involves actively seeking out and featuring timely, impactful content that aligns with our editorial standards and resonates with our audience. By fostering strong relationships and understanding the content landscape, you will ensure Haystack News remains a premier destination for credible and engaging news.
• Beyond daily curation, you will contribute significantly to our editorial planning and special coverage initiatives. This includes supporting the development of content strategies for major news events, ensuring we are well-prepared to deliver comprehensive and insightful reporting when it matters most. Your input will be vital in shaping our approach to significant national and international stories.
• To further enhance user engagement and expand our reach, you will be responsible for crafting and disseminating targeted push notifications. These alerts will be designed to capture the attention of our users, driving them to the most important stories and ensuring they stay informed about critical developments.
• This role also offers a unique opportunity to engage and grow our audience through creative content development. You will be tasked with creating a variety of engaging content formats, including interactive polls and quizzes, designed to foster user participation and deepen their connection with the Haystack News platform.
• Furthermore, you will be a key contributor to our social media strategy. This involves creating compelling posts, graphics, and potentially short video clips that drive traffic to our platform and build our brand presence across various social channels. Your ability to translate news into engaging social media narratives will be crucial for audience growth.
• A highly desirable aspect of this role is the opportunity to produce compelling social media and on-platform content, with the potential for occasional on-camera appearances. If you have experience or a strong interest in digital content creation and are comfortable presenting information, this is a chance to expand your multimedia skills and directly connect with our audience.
• Ultimately, your work will directly support our overarching goal of audience growth. By strategically creating and distributing content across diverse digital channels, you will help us reach new users and solidify our position as the go-to platform for news consumption in the digital age.
• This is an hourly contractor position, offering approximately 20-30 hours per week initially, with the flexibility to adjust based on news cycles and project needs. The role is fully remote, requiring candidates to be U.S.-based and available during Eastern Time hours to ensure seamless collaboration and timely coverage.
• You will thrive in this role if you possess a strong desire and ability to work in a fast-paced environment, relish the challenge of a dynamic news landscape, and enjoy collaborating within small, agile teams. A tech-savvy mindset and the capacity to quickly learn and adapt to new digital tools and evolving content trends are essential for success.
• Join Haystack News and play an active, impactful role in curating and delivering news content that directly influences millions of people. Immerse yourself in an innovative environment where the worlds of news and technology converge. Seize this opportunity to expand your digital content creation and audience engagement expertise within a rapidly growing media-tech company.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in broadcast or digital news, demonstrating a strong understanding of news cycles, editorial judgment, and content production.
• Proven ability to exercise strong journalism judgment, with experience or a keen interest in digital content creation specifically aimed at audience engagement and platform growth.
• Familiarity or comfort with appearing on camera and basic video production skills are highly desirable, indicating a capacity for multimedia content creation.
• Demonstrated desire and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, coupled with a genuine enjoyment of collaborative teamwork within small, dynamic teams.
• Tech-savvy with a proven aptitude for quickly learning and adapting to new digital tools, platforms, and evolving content trends in the digital media space.

🏖️ Benefits

• Opportunity to directly impact millions of users by curating and delivering essential news content.
• Work within an innovative and fast-paced media-tech company at the intersection of journalism and technology.
• Expand your digital content creation and audience engagement skills in a rapidly growing industry.
• Flexible, remote work environment allowing for a healthy work-life balance.
• Gain experience with a leading news video streaming app that partners with major broadcasters and manufacturers.

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About Haystack News, Inc.

Haystack News is a personalized news aggregation platform that delivers news tailored to individual user interests. It utilizes AI to understand user preferences and curate a news feed from a wide range of sources, ensuring users see content that matters most to them. The service aims to cut through the noise of traditional news consumption by providing a focused and relevant experience. Users can customize topics, sources, and even the depth of coverage they receive. Haystack News is designed for efficiency, allowing busy individuals to stay informed without being overwhelmed by irrelevant information. It is committed to providing a high-quality, user-centric news discovery tool.

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