Platforms Editor

Job Description

Responsibilities
MSNBC Digital is looking for a platforms editor to join its team in New York City. The editor will play a key role in launching MSNBC's coverage each morning, from sending the MSNBC Daily newsletter to updating the homepage, social channels and sending mobile and desktop alerts.

The ideal candidate will be a talented headline writer who can identify the hook into a story and can write for different platforms - whether that's a homepage, Facebook or Twitter. The position requires a strong interest in politics and culture, and an understanding of MSNBC's voice and on-air programing. An understanding of SEO best practices and experience using real-time analytics and A/B testing is preferred but not essential.

The position requires the ability to make decisions under pressure and to change footing quickly and multitask when news breaks. Candidates should be comfortable working in a hybrid WFH environment and juggling the large volume of comms that come with Slack, email and Teams meetings. Excellent communication skills are a must.

The position is full time, 6a-2p ET Mon-Fri, and based in New York City. This position is represented by the NewsGuild-CWA.

Key tasks
• Curate MSNBC's homepage and social channels with the best of its columns, blogs and video content.
• Write accurate and compelling headlines and copy for MSNBC's homepage, social channel, newsletter and alerts.
• Use real-time analytics to inform story curation and social distribution
• Work with other platforms editors and MSNBC Daily editors to ensure our articles are promoted and distributed in all the right places
• Work with the photo team to best illustrate articles on the homepage and on social.
• Work independently using flawless news judgment to update multiple platforms while juggling many of the tasks above.

Qualifications/Requirements
Curate MSNBC's homepage and social channels with
the best of its columns, blogs and video content.
• Write accurate and compelling headlines and copy for MSNBC's homepage, social channel, newsletter and alerts.
• Use real-time analytics to inform story curation and social distribution
• Work with other platforms editors and MSNBC Daily editors to ensure our articles are promoted and distributed in all the right places
• Work with the photo team to best illustrate articles on the homepage and on social.
• Work independently using flawless news judgment to update multiple platforms while juggling many of the tasks above.

Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Desired Characteristics

A bachelor's degree or equivalent and comparable
• 2+ years' experience working as a homepage editor or social media editor, preferably with experience at a large news organization.
• Experience using analytics tools such as Chartbeat, Parse.ly, Google Trends, Google Analytics, Taboola Newsroom and SocialFlow.
• A broad knowledge of current affairs, including politics, race, social justice, international affairs, pop culture and sports.
• An understanding of MSNBC's voice and its on-air programing.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g32kyn-18-117-72-224-42 in your application.