The Philadelphia Inquirer
Coverage Editor, Inquirer Weekend
The Philadelphia Inquirer, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117
Coverage Editor, Inquirer Weekend
The Philadelphia Inquirer is looking for a tactical and experienced story and assignment editor to help lead our digital weekend news operation. The Coverage Editor, Inquirer Weekend will balance editing breaking news and general assignment reporting while also contributing to the digital strategy and distribution for our journalism throughout the weekend.
This position will report to the Senior Editor, Inquirer Weekend and help oversee a dedicated team of reporters, with the broader mission of developing a distinct digital weekend edition of The Inquirer that further engages our subscribers and expands our audience. We want a weekend report that's responsive to news as it emerges but also consistently delivers engaging and useful content that incentivizes people to incorporate The Inquirer into their weekend routines.
We are looking for a versatile journalist comfortable editing a wide range of stories who also holds a strong understanding of audience trends and best practices for digital publishing optimization.
This position will be based in the Greater Philadelphia area and is not open to fully remote employees, but will have the flexibility to work many shifts from home. You will work a four-day work week, Thursday-Sunday.
About Us
Since 1829, The Philadelphia Inquirer has been "asking on behalf of the people" of Philadelphia and the region by providing essential journalism. Locally owned and headquartered in Center City Philadelphia, The Inquirer is a for-profit public benefit corporation under the non-profit Lenfest Institute. Its multiple brand platforms - including newspapers, Inquirer.com, e-Editions, apps, newsletters, podcasts, and live events - provide Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism to a growing audience that includes more than 156,000 digital subscribers and 20 million monthly impressions.
What You'll Do: Edit and assign stories for weekend publication that drive audience growth and deepen engagement from our subscribers. Help identify available enterprise stories from across the newsroom that are best suited for weekend publication and work with the Senior Editor, Inquirer Weekend and senior editors on our Programming & Audience team to set the weekend coverage plan. Helm developing stories over the weekend and ensure that we deliver timely journalism on the most important news and events. Editing breaking news coverage will be a recurring part of this role, as will coordinating handoffs of that coverage to other editors entering the upcoming week. Contribute as necessary to the curation of our digital platforms and social media accounts, coordinating with programming editors to supplement or adjust digital and social content plans that have already been scheduled. Occasionally write and/or update quick-turn and breaking news stories as needed. Who We're Looking For:
Seven-plus years working in digital media, with experience line editing and shaping stories. Confidence to call the shots and run the news with a small team, or solo when necessary, while also demonstrating strong judgement on when to bring in other senior editors and newsroom personnel for support. Comfort editing and evaluating stories on multiple subjects and beats. This editor will need to be able to help identify and understand the value of stories beyond just breaking news or major events. A curiosity for how people consume information as technology and trends continue to evolve. Someone eager to contribute to building systems and initiatives that encourage people to form a habit of engaging with our journalism.
This is a Guild Position
The Philadelphia Inquirer is committed to attracting a diverse group of people to join our team. As part of our mission, we are seeking candidates who share our passion for indispensable journalism and our drive to create a sustainable business model to support it.
We value diverse levels of experience, abilities, and backgrounds. Because of this, we encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed in the job description. The Inquirer may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
The Inquirer is building an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We especially encourage people from marginalized and underrepresented backgrounds to apply for vacant positions at all levels of the organization, including but not limited to people of color, women, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities. We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, and any other category protected by federal, state and/or local law.
The Philadelphia Inquirer is looking for a tactical and experienced story and assignment editor to help lead our digital weekend news operation. The Coverage Editor, Inquirer Weekend will balance editing breaking news and general assignment reporting while also contributing to the digital strategy and distribution for our journalism throughout the weekend.
This position will report to the Senior Editor, Inquirer Weekend and help oversee a dedicated team of reporters, with the broader mission of developing a distinct digital weekend edition of The Inquirer that further engages our subscribers and expands our audience. We want a weekend report that's responsive to news as it emerges but also consistently delivers engaging and useful content that incentivizes people to incorporate The Inquirer into their weekend routines.
We are looking for a versatile journalist comfortable editing a wide range of stories who also holds a strong understanding of audience trends and best practices for digital publishing optimization.
This position will be based in the Greater Philadelphia area and is not open to fully remote employees, but will have the flexibility to work many shifts from home. You will work a four-day work week, Thursday-Sunday.
About Us
Since 1829, The Philadelphia Inquirer has been "asking on behalf of the people" of Philadelphia and the region by providing essential journalism. Locally owned and headquartered in Center City Philadelphia, The Inquirer is a for-profit public benefit corporation under the non-profit Lenfest Institute. Its multiple brand platforms - including newspapers, Inquirer.com, e-Editions, apps, newsletters, podcasts, and live events - provide Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism to a growing audience that includes more than 156,000 digital subscribers and 20 million monthly impressions.
What You'll Do: Edit and assign stories for weekend publication that drive audience growth and deepen engagement from our subscribers. Help identify available enterprise stories from across the newsroom that are best suited for weekend publication and work with the Senior Editor, Inquirer Weekend and senior editors on our Programming & Audience team to set the weekend coverage plan. Helm developing stories over the weekend and ensure that we deliver timely journalism on the most important news and events. Editing breaking news coverage will be a recurring part of this role, as will coordinating handoffs of that coverage to other editors entering the upcoming week. Contribute as necessary to the curation of our digital platforms and social media accounts, coordinating with programming editors to supplement or adjust digital and social content plans that have already been scheduled. Occasionally write and/or update quick-turn and breaking news stories as needed. Who We're Looking For:
Seven-plus years working in digital media, with experience line editing and shaping stories. Confidence to call the shots and run the news with a small team, or solo when necessary, while also demonstrating strong judgement on when to bring in other senior editors and newsroom personnel for support. Comfort editing and evaluating stories on multiple subjects and beats. This editor will need to be able to help identify and understand the value of stories beyond just breaking news or major events. A curiosity for how people consume information as technology and trends continue to evolve. Someone eager to contribute to building systems and initiatives that encourage people to form a habit of engaging with our journalism.
This is a Guild Position
The Philadelphia Inquirer is committed to attracting a diverse group of people to join our team. As part of our mission, we are seeking candidates who share our passion for indispensable journalism and our drive to create a sustainable business model to support it.
We value diverse levels of experience, abilities, and backgrounds. Because of this, we encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed in the job description. The Inquirer may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
The Inquirer is building an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We especially encourage people from marginalized and underrepresented backgrounds to apply for vacant positions at all levels of the organization, including but not limited to people of color, women, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities. We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, and any other category protected by federal, state and/or local law.