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Weekend Editor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

News Editor

Colorado Springs, CO ยท On-site

$68K - $78K/yr

This schedule includes nights, weekends, and breaking news coverage. Candidates must be comfortable ... Oversee editing and overall workflow and production and coordinate with other Clarity editing ...

Letters Editor, Opinion

New York, NY ยท 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

Editor

Secaucus, NJ ยท On-site

$29.76/hr

Ability to work nights, weekends, and during live events as needed Experience Needed * 3+ years of experience in video editing, preferably in sports or entertainment. * Proficiency in Adobe Premiere ...

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Video Editor

San Diego, CA ยท On-site

$23.50/hr

Video Editor Pay Details: The starting hourly rate for this position is $23.50 per hour. Summary of ... Flexible schedule with the ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and all home games * Ability ...

Temporary News Editor (6 months)

New York, NY ยท On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

The editor will spend weekends helping lead POLITICO's Breaking desk and will support weekday editing across both the Breaking and White House teams. Responsibilities include assigning and editing ...

Managing Editor -- The Ark, Tiburon, Calif. The Ark is an independent, locally owned weekly serving ... Occasional evening and rare weekend work. Compensation * Fully paid Kaiser Permanente medical and ...

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Temporary News Editor (6 months)

Sacramento, CA ยท On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

The editor will spend weekends helping lead POLITICO's Breaking desk and will support weekday editing across both the Breaking and White House teams. Responsibilities include assigning and editing ...

Editor

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$73K - $78K/yr

The Editor may need to work late or on weekends or be on call for occasional urgent issues. Compensation: $73,000 - $78,000 annually, depending on experience, with additional variable compensation ...

This editor will oversee staff writers and work closely with the team's other editors to produce ... Work at the required times, including nights, early mornings, and weekends. Qualifications * 10+ ...

Temporary News Editor (6 months)

Rosslyn, VA ยท On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

The editor will spend weekends helping lead POLITICO's Breaking desk and will support weekday editing across both the Breaking and White House teams. Responsibilities include assigning and editing ...

About the Team We're seeking a passionate News Editor who can contribute to theScore's industry ... Available and prepared to work weekends, evenings. What We Offer * Competitive compensation package

These periods could include nights and weekends * As a senior editor in the newsroom, research and fact-check writing for all platforms. Develop and edit stories, features and interviews for radio ...

These periods could include nights and weekends * As a senior editor in the newsroom, research and fact-check writing for all platforms. Develop and edit stories, features and interviews for radio ...

Editor

Frisco, TX ยท On-site

Editor We're looking for an Editor to support the Dude Perfect's post-production team. This role will be responsible for assembling, refining, and delivering high-quality edits that capture the ...

$75K/yr

The Ark is owned by its publisher and its executive editor. You'll work with reporters to guide and ... The job requires occasional evening and rare weekend work. This is a hybrid role, with Tuesdays and ...

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The Video Editor is responsible for capturing, editing, and producing high-quality video content ... Edit video for weekend services, live streams, social media, and internal communications. * Create ...

The Senior Editor must have several years of experience working for daily commercial news ... As is the case for every member of the Communications team, after-hours work, including weekends ...

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How much do weekend editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 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 is a weekend editor?

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 skills and qualifications are needed to be a weekend editor?

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 are 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 September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,728 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

News Editor

Colorado Springs, CO โ€ข On-site

Nashville Public Radio
Broadcastingย โ€ขย 11 - 50 employees

$68K - $78K/yr

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Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Are you passionate about great journalism and helping a newsroom produce its best work every day?

The Colorado Springs Gazette is seeking an experienced News Editor to help lead our award-winning newsroom. This role is ideal for a strong editor who thrives in a fast-paced news environment, values accuracy and fairness, and enjoys mentoring journalists while shaping meaningful reporting. As News Editor, you'll oversee editing and production workflows, collaborate with reporters and editors across our publications, and play a key role in ensuring our coverage serves the communities that rely on us.

Important Schedule Information:

This position supports a newsroom that operates beyond traditional business hours. This schedule includes nights, weekends, and breaking news coverage. Candidates must be comfortable working our hybrid schedule which includes working in our newsroom in downtown Colorado Springs.

Salary Range: $68,000 - $78,000 annually

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Oversee editing and overall workflow and production and coordinate with other Clarity editing operations as warranted.
  • Assign stored visuals and other content as needed and work with reporters and other journalists in producing credible and compelling journalism. Write and develop stories as needed.
  • Ensure that all Clarity journalism standards are followed, including accuracy, fairness and style.
  • Oversee planning and production of content and workflow.
  • Consistently meet deadlines.
  • Assist in production duties as assigned or warranted, such as updating content in inCopy and inDesign.
  • Serve as liaison for customers and other community feedback.
  • Supervise reporters, producers and other news employees as assigned.
  • Assist in budgeting and other personnel duties.
Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Education & Work Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelorโ€™s degree.
  • At least 10 years of daily news editing experience is preferred.
  • Proficiency in editing and assigning.
  • Management experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Knowledge of libel law and other legal issues.
Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk for long periods of time.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements. Scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate changing business needs.

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