Senior Editor, Crime - UsWeekly

Us Weekly (UsMagazine.com) is seeking a dynamic Senior Editor for its brand-new Crime vertical, which focuses on the intersection of celebrity and true crime.  The Crime News Editor is responsible for producing and managing a high volume of daily stories, ensuring timely and relevant crime coverage. This role requires a strong awareness of trending topics and the ability to quickly craft engaging content that resonates with readers. Operating independently within a small, fast-paced team, the editor applies SEO best practices and analytics to optimize coverage. The position combines strong editorial judgment, leadership, and efficient content management.

This Position Will Require A Remote-Based Home Office

The Anticipated Base Pay Range For This Position Is Between $80,000 And $90,000 Per Year. Individual Base Pay May Vary Within That Range Depending On Job-Related Knowledge, Skills, Experience, Department Equity And Relevant Education.

What You’Ll Bring:

• Write, assign and edit a high volume of daily stories.
• Stay attuned to trending topics in crime and quickly craft content that resonates.
• Manage internal and freelance writers.
• Work independently and efficiently within a small, fast team.
• Apply SEO best practices and analytics to inform and optimize coverage.
• Bring a uniquely Us Weekly voice to the section.

Qualifications:

• At least five years of relevant writing and editing experience
• Passionate and knowledgeable about popular culture and entertainment
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Ability to produce a high volume of smart, ready-to-publish content.
• Proficiency in SEO best practices, particularly in the crafting of headlines, meta descriptions, story structure and in the scheduling of content and content updates.
• An understanding of the crime reporting ecosystem and knowledge of the sources of information
• Familiarity with content management systems, photo editing tools, and web analytics.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Availability to work full-time, Monday through Friday, with flexibility for live coverage of major events, including occasional work outside standard hours.

Minimum Requirements

The successful candidate should meet many, though not necessarily all, of the following requirements:

• College degree or equivalent work experience
• 5 years of experience writing & Editorial

What We’Ll Bring:

As a journalist at McClatchy, you will join a supportive, flexible, collaborative team. McClatchy strives to be an employer of choice, and our benefits package is made with this goal in mind. With a focus on health, well-being, wealth, and daily life, our package options include healthcare coverage for employees and their families, financial protection from expected and unexpected expenses, multiple no-cost wellness resources, and even coverage for four-legged friends. 

Our overall benefits package also includes a 401(k) with employer match, competitive paid time off and corporate holidays, and a variety of mental health benefits. With an excellent support team and with a focus on your well-being as a top corporate strategy, McClatchy provides benefits to support you and your family in achieving your health and wellness goals. For more information on McClatchy's benefit plan, please visit McClatchyLivewell.com.

To apply, include your resume, a persuasive cover letter detailing the stories you have broken and the entertainment journalism you are most proud of, with four to six examples of your best work [if easily accessible] when you apply.

About the McClatchy Media Company

The McClatchy Media Company features a portfolio of vibrant and trusted news, lifestyle, entertainment brands, and a robust retail distribution network. Our iconic local news brands, such as the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star, and The Sacramento Bee, have collectively earned a total of 57 Pulitzer prizes and are complemented by popular lifestyle and entertainment brands such as Us Weekly and Woman’s World. Together, our brands reach more than 100 million unique visitors a month. The McClatchy Retail Network, our distribution and logistics arm, offers delivery to more than 56,000 retail locations weekly.

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