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Newsweek

Associate News Editor

$70K - $80K/yr

This is a full-time role working 5 days a week, from 3:00 pm - 12:00 am ET, including one weekend ... Collaborate with the US News Editor and wider editorial team on projects and coverage plans.

FOX News Network, LLC

Editor, Outkick

$61K - $79K/yr

OutKick.com. OutKick Media is looking for an Editor to join our OutKick.com team. You have ... Ability/flexibility to work different shifts including evenings and weekends; possess an "on-call" ...

Bally's Corporation

Feature Editor

Chicago, IL

Must be willing to work weekends, nights and some holidays (schedule built around live sports events hours) Preferred Education | Certifications: * Bachelor's Degree in related field (editing ...

Dow Jones

Letters Editor, Opinion

New York, NY · Hybrid

$110K - $140K/yr

The Letters Editor is responsible for selecting and editing the daily Letters to the Editor column ... Flexibility to work evenings or weekends on occasion as news developments require. Our Benefits

Bally's Corporation

Feature Editor

Chicago, IL · On-site

Must be willing to work weekends, nights and some holidays (schedule built around live sports events hours) Preferred Education | Certifications: * Bachelor's Degree in related field (editing ...

Verde Valley Newspapers Inc

Editor

Cottonwood, AZ · On-site

Description The Editor is responsible for managing the editorial process of a publication by reviewing, editing, and refining content submitted by writers, ensuring it meets the publication ...

WHYY Inc

Managing Editor, Delaware

Wilmington, DE · On-site

All editors pitch in when needed on editing shifts that may require working a holiday and/or filling in for a weekend shift to support general newsroom editing needs. This position is a grant funded ...

Hagadone Media Group

Copy Editor

Coeur D Alene, ID · On-site

$18.50 - $20/hr

Join our newsroom as a Copy Editor and help shape the daily news experience from the inside out ... Nights, weekends, and holidays are part of the rotation. Benefits * Competitive salary commensurate ...

Bally's Corporation

Feature Editor

Chicago, IL · On-site

Must be willing to work weekends, nights and some holidays (schedule built around live sports events hours) Preferred Education | Certifications: * Bachelor's Degree in related field (editing ...

Menards, Inc.

Web Editor

Eau Claire, WI · On-site

The E-Commerce Web Editor is responsible for creating, proofing, editing, and optimizing written ... Must be willing to work overtime & occasional weekends * Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel ...

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HighPoint

Editor

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

Description Editor HighPoint professionals focus on helping government agencies and companies implement their most critically strategic initiatives. The role of Editor contributes to HighPoint by ...

Fortune

Features & Enterprise Editor

New York, NY · On-site

They will work closely with senior editors to assign, edit assign, edit, and polish features and enterprise reporting--including quicker-turn "weekenders" off the news and ambitious deep dives--for ...

HighPoint Global

Editor

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

Editor HighPoint professionals focus on helping government agencies and companies implement their most critically strategic initiatives. The role of Editor contributes to HighPoint by ensuring that ...

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How much do weekend editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend editor in the United States is $31.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $39.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Weekend Editor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Editor, you need strong editorial judgment, excellent writing and proofreading skills, and a background in journalism or communications. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), basic photo or video editing software, and SEO best practices is typically required. Outstanding time management, adaptability, and clear communication set top candidates apart, especially when coordinating remotely. These skills ensure accurate, timely content delivery and effective team collaboration during non-standard work hours.

What is a Weekend Editor job?

A Weekend Editor oversees content publication and newsroom operations during weekends, ensuring timely reporting and article updates. They manage writers, edit articles, and monitor breaking news to keep the site active. This role often requires quick decision-making, strong editorial judgment, and familiarity with digital publishing. Weekend Editors may also update social media channels and coordinate with weekday teams to maintain content consistency.

What are some common challenges faced by a Weekend Editor, and how can they be addressed?

Weekend Editors often work with limited staffing and must make swift editorial decisions, sometimes handling breaking news or urgent updates independently. They need to effectively manage multiple tasks, such as assigning stories, editing content, and ensuring quality under tight deadlines. Proactive communication with weekday teams and careful planning help ease the weekend transition, while strong troubleshooting skills are invaluable for resolving unexpected issues. Embracing these challenges can accelerate skill development and provide valuable experience in newsroom operations.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Editor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 25% Locum Tenens, 56% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 75% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,728 per year, or $31.6 per hour.
Associate News Editor

Associate News Editor

Newsweek

Remote

$70K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.
Newsweek is seeking an Associate Editor to join our US digital newsroom, focused on AI assisted news production. This role is ideal for a journalist who is passionate about the intersection of emergent technology and editorial excellence.
The Associate News Editor will be at the forefront of a new era in journalism-leveraging AI tools to produce multiple stories each day while applying editorial judgment to ensure accuracy, clarity, and quality. They will play a key role in integrating the use of generative AI and automation tools into our newsroom.
The Associate News Editor will be responsible for generating, editing and publishing content at scale, enabling other journalists to focus on beat development, interviews, and investigative reporting. They will collaborate effectively with reporters to ensure originality in news coverage. They will help shape coverage plans and collaborate with editors to maintain Newsweek's high standards.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience covering U.S. news, including politics, current affairs, and culture. They will have worked in a fast-paced newsroom environment and be confident in producing digital content-sourcing, writing, editing, and publishing stories to a high editorial standard. They will demonstrate sound editorial judgment and a solid understanding of media law.
The Associate Editor will work closely with the US News Editor to support Newsweek's daily coverage. They will be expected to source, pitch, write, and edit multiple stories per day, ensuring content is accurate, engaging, and aligned with Newsweek's editorial standards. They will be agile, learning and adapting to new tools, platforms, methods and techniques for news reporting in a digital newsroom.
The Associate News Editor will be responsible for ensuring high-quality coverage that is accurate, fair, and conforms to accepted standards of journalism. They will perform any other reasonable duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business.
This is a full-time role working 5 days a week, from 3:00 pm - 12:00 am ET, including one weekend day.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Produce, edit, and publish multiple AI-assisted stories daily.
  • Apply editorial judgment to ensure AI-generated content meets standards for accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity.
  • Continuously learn and implement new AI technologies to enhance reporting efficiency.
  • Respond quickly and accurately to breaking news.
  • Monitor multiple sources for emerging stories, trends and topics.
  • Pitch original ideas, topics and beats to cover that complement automated coverage.
  • Collaborate with the US News Editor and wider editorial team on projects and coverage plans.
  • Ensure all content meets Newsweek's standards for accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity.
  • Perform other reasonable editorial duties as required.

Requirements:
  • Relevant experience in digital news journalism, with a background in reporting, pitching and assigning stories, and competency with editing and publishing.
  • Sound editorial judgment and understanding of media law.
  • Ability to produce and edit content under tight deadlines.
  • Organization and planning skills.
  • Proficiency with digital publishing tools, content management systems, and editing software.
  • Familiarity with standard IT tools such as Microsoft Office and Teams.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends when needed.

Salary range: $70,000 - $80,000 commensurate with experience
Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.

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