AOL News Writer/Editor/Producer

Not sports-related but seems like a solid gig:

Weekend News Writer/Editor/Producer

Publication or Company: AOL
Industry: Internet/Online/New Media
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: 401K/403B, Bonuses, Dental, Health
Job Duration: Full Time
Job Location: New York, NY or Dulles, VA

AOL News seeks a weekend news writer/editor/producer to create interactive, multimedia news experiences for millions of viewers daily. The full-time position is 4 days a week, Thursday through Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The location is New York or Dulles, Va.

Job responsibilities:

- Select stories and publish articles for news.aol.com and other current and future AOL News properties

- Craft promotions for news stories on the aol.com main screen

- Write and edit articles

- Build content modules for article pages, which may include any of the following and more: writing headlines, captions and other display copy; coordinating photos; creating polls, photo galleries and quizzes

- Check pages for compliance with AP style, correct grammar and punctuation, accuracy, clarity, punch and adherence to documented AOL News style and guidelines

- Work with outside sources to report stories and acquire assets as needed

- Work with freelance writers and editors

- Fill in on other shifts occasionally as needed

Background and skills:

- Minimum 5 years news experience

- Solid news judgment

- Excellent headline writing and photo selection

- Attention to detail, style, spelling and grammar

- Ability to work quickly under pressure and deadline, balancing multiple tasks

- Knowledge of, or ability to learn, basic HTML and work with proprietary publishing tools

- Knowledge of current events and popular culture

- Social media savvy

- Strong team player

- Passion for the online medium

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Please email your resume, cover letter and at least two examples of your work to: MLLausten@aol.com

 

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