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WJBK Fox 2

News Editor

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$20/hr

Workflow Support: Assist the Editing Coordinator with feed intake, archival video restoration, and "rundown checks" to ensure every asset is online before hit-time. * Leadership & Tech Agility: Step ...

Fox

News Editor

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$20/hr

Workflow Support: Assist the Editing Coordinator with feed intake, archival video restoration, and "rundown checks" to ensure every asset is online before hit-time. * Leadership & Tech Agility: Step ...

FOX News Network, LLC

News Editor

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Workflow Support: Assist the Editing Coordinator with feed intake, archival video restoration, and "rundown checks" to ensure every asset is online before hit-time. * Leadership & Tech Agility: Step ...

Brand Apart

Senior Creative Video Editor

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... assist with edit notes and occasional data transfer. _ Maintains flexibility in edit workflow -- Brand Apart uses a combination of local storage, shared storage, and remote editing environments ...

Dlapiper

Legal Specialist, Copy Editor

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... * Assist in developing and maintaining style guides, editing standards, and narrative best ... practices for billing descriptions. * Provide guidance and recommendations to attorneys and ...

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Assistant Entertainment Editor

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Diamond Diaspora Media LLC
Video and Audio Streaming Services • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Diamond Diaspora Media LLCexternal

$63K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Description
DDM Group is seeking an Assistant Entertainment Editor to help drive entertainment coverage for Atlanta Black Star, from breaking celebrity news and cultural moments to original stories that go beyond what everyone else is reporting.
The ideal candidate is a sharp editor and strong reporter with a deep understanding of entertainment, culture and the conversations shaping our audience. This person knows how to spot the story, find the right angle and move quickly to develop it. Just as importantly, they know how to secure interviews, build sources and ask the questions that get beyond rehearsed answers.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Identify, pitch, assign and develop timely entertainment stories, including breaking news, trending conversations, celebrity news and original reporting.
  • Edit and strengthen stories from pitch to publication, sharpening angles, structure, sourcing, ledes and headlines while ensuring copy meets the publication's editorial standards.
  • Conduct interviews with entertainers, public figures, experts and other relevant sources, asking smart, direct questions that uncover compelling details and move stories beyond surface-level coverage.
  • Proactively secure interviews, statements and sources, building relationships that strengthen coverage and create opportunities for original reporting.
  • Monitor social media, entertainment outlets, press conferences, interviews, podcasts and other sources to identify emerging stories and opportunities before they become saturated.
  • Conduct thorough research and fact-checking to ensure stories are accurate, credible and properly sourced.
  • Craft compelling headlines, ledes and story framing designed to capture attention without sacrificing accuracy or substance.
  • Guide writers through the reporting and editing process, providing clear feedback that strengthens their storytelling and reporting skills.
  • Help manage daily editorial workflow, assignments and deadlines to maintain a consistent pipeline of high-quality content.
  • Collaborate with Editorial, Social and other teams to develop stories and extend strong entertainment coverage across platforms.
  • Step in to report, write, edit or otherwise support coverage as news and priorities demand.

Position Requirements
Job Requirements:
  • 3+ years of experience in digital media, journalism or entertainment coverage, with strong reporting and editing experience.
  • A strong entertainment news instinct with a deep understanding of celebrity, pop culture and the broader cultural conversations that matter to our audience.
  • An experienced interviewer who has successfully conducted and secured interviews and knows how to prepare, listen, follow up and ask difficult questions when the story demands it.
  • A confident reporter who is persistent about getting the source, statement, interview or information needed to make a story stronger.
  • A skilled editor with strong news judgment, command of AP style and the ability to turn developing stories into polished, publish-ready copy.
  • Demonstrated ability to write compelling headlines and ledes for digital audiences.
  • Comfortable working quickly across multiple stories and priorities in a fast-moving newsroom.
  • Experience conducting interviews on camera or appearing on camera is a plus.
  • Familiarity with audience and analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Statcounter.
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Why Join DDM:
  • Fast-paced & exciting environment - no two days are the same, and your work will directly influence high-level decisions.
  • A dynamic, tight-knit team - work alongside passionate, forward-thinking professionals who are shaping the future of digital media.
  • Opportunities for growth - we value curiosity, innovation, and leadership, and weinvest in our people.
  • This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a company scaling rapidly and shaping the future of digital media. If you are a dynamic professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, we'd love to hear from you.?

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Salary
$63,000 - $70,000 + Performance Bonus
Position
Assistant Entertainment Editor
Division
Atlanta Black Star
Number of Openings
1
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
Hiring Manager(s)
Req Number
JOU-26-00007
Open Date
9/3/2026
Location
Atlanta Black Star
About the Organization
Diamond Diaspora Media exists at the intersection of technology and media. We publish narratives intentionally and specifically to enlighten and transform the world. Our digital news platforms Atlantablackstar.com, Theshadowleague.com, and Finurah.com are leading the way with powerful content that spans the culture, sports, news features and timely-financial news that resonates with our 15 million readers.
Come join us and let us change the world together.
This position is currently accepting applications.

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