News Editor, ABC News Digital

Job ID 10119763 Location New York, New York, United States Business ABC News Date posted Apr. 24, 2025

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Job Summary:

ABC News is seeking a full-time News Editor to join our Digital team.

The person in this role will join a dedicated team of editors at ABC News Digital and will be responsible for line editing text stories that are published on ABCNews.com, with an emphasis on breaking news, working with reporters, senior editors, our newsgathering operation, and our legal and standards teams. This position will be primarily afternoon through evening, and dayside on one weekend day, with senioring responsibilities on that weekend day.

A key part of the role is managing all aspects of text stories, and on occasion writing stories. The person in this role is also responsible for coordinating other key editorial elements and liaising with the wider newsgathering operation as well as broadcast units and our Audience Development team.

The ideal candidate is someone who is a thoughtful editor and has experience leading breaking news coverage at a major digital news organization. This candidate should also have experience assigning stories and is a self-starter who does well under pressure.

The role is based in New York City, working four days in the office and one day remote. The hours are generally 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on one weekend day, though those hours may occasionally shift based on staffing needs.

Responsibilities:

Assign and edit text stories
When necessary, write breaking news stories
Work with the newsgathering operation to determine what is reportable
Collaborate with reporters, producers, editors, bookers and correspondents
Coordinate news coverage across different teams
Connect editorially with the New York-based team and the London-based team with a seamless hand-off

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years’ experience editing for a digital news outlet
Ability to write on deadline with speed and accuracy
Proven experience handling breaking news
Willingness and desire to collaborate across different teams
Ability to balance priorities, multiple projects and tasks
Brings energy and positivity to the group dynamic

Preferred Qualifications:

Has experience running point on major breaking news
Experience collaborating with different teams
Excellent communication skills
Make editorial judgments on a minute-to-minute basis

Required Education:

BA or BS from a 4-year accredited college or university or equivalent experience

Preferred Education:

Master’s degree in journalism from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience

The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $82,000.00 to $109,800.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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About ABC News:

The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC News.

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