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Weekend History Editor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$65 - $90/hr

... weekend breaking news and weekday night coverage. This editor will drive digital-first news ... A history of successful leadership, collaboration, innovation , and goal achievement. Ability to ...

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Night/Weekend Editor

Louisville, KY · On-site

$65 - $90/hr

... weekend breaking news and weekday night coverage. This editor will drive digital-first news ... A history of successful leadership, collaboration, innovation , and goal achievement. Ability to ...

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... weekend breaking news and weekday night coverage. This editor will drive digital-first news ... A history of successful leadership, collaboration, innovation , and goal achievement. * Ability to ...

... weekend breaking news and weekday night coverage. This editor will drive digital-first news ... A history of successful leadership, collaboration, innovation , and goal achievement. * Ability to ...

About You * Extensive knowledge of major sports, including: teams, players, stats, history ... Available and prepared to work weekends, evenings. What We Offer * Competitive compensation package

Senior Editor, Sport

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$66 - $99/hr

... historical photos, footage, and prints. Getty Images is hiring a Senior Editor to join the Sport ... Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, often on evenings and weekends ...

Senior Editor, Sport

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$66 - $99/hr

... historical photos, footage, and prints. Getty Images is hiring a Senior Editor to join the Sport ... Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, often on evenings and weekends ...

Senior Photo Editor, Sport

New York, NY · On-site

$66K - $99K/yr

... historical photos, footage, and prints. Getty Images is hiring a Senior Editor to join the Sport ... weekends (valid passport required). $66,200 - $99,200 a year The starting salary range for this ...

Video Editor

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$66 - $79/hr

Frequent night and weekend work required through Election Day. What You'll Do * Edit video content ... status, criminal history status, genetic information, homeless status, matriculation, personal ...

Video Editor

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$6.5K/mo

Frequent night and weekend work required through Election Day. What You'll Do * Edit video content ... status, criminal history status, genetic information, homeless status, matriculation, personal ...

Video Editor

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$62 - $83/hr

Frequent night and weekend work required through Election Day. What You'll Do * Edit video content ... status, criminal history status, genetic information, homeless status, matriculation, personal ...

News Editor

$45K - $63K/yr

About You * Extensive knowledge of major sports, including: teams, players, stats, history ... Available and prepared to work weekends, evenings. What We Offer * Competitive compensation package

Video Editor

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$6.5K/mo

Frequent night and weekend work required through Election Day. What You'll Do * Edit video content ... status, criminal history status, genetic information, homeless status, matriculation, personal ...

Video Editor

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$6.5K/mo

Frequent night and weekend work required through Election Day. What You'll Do * Edit video content ... status, criminal history status, genetic information, homeless status, matriculation, personal ...

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How much do weekend history editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend history 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 does a Weekend History Editor do?

A Weekend History Editor is responsible for overseeing, curating, and editing historical content that is published over the weekend. Their duties include assigning stories, reviewing submissions, ensuring factual accuracy, and maintaining the publication's editorial standards. They often work closely with writers and other editors to plan engaging content that appeals to history enthusiasts. Additionally, they may monitor audience feedback and analytics to help shape future editorial decisions. This role typically requires strong editorial skills, a background in history, and the ability to work independently during weekend hours.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Weekend History Editor?

To thrive as a Weekend History Editor, you need a strong background in historical research, editing, and writing, typically supported by a degree in history, journalism, or a related field. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), editorial style guides (such as AP or Chicago), and digital publishing tools is usually required. Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines are standout soft skills. These skills ensure accurate, engaging historical content is published efficiently and maintains high editorial standards.

What is the difference between Weekend History Editor vs Weekend Content Writer?

AspectWeekend History EditorWeekend Content Writer
Required CredentialsHistory degree or related certification, editing experienceWriting samples, strong writing skills, possibly a degree
Work EnvironmentEditorial teams, publishing companies, online platformsContent creation, freelance or in-house roles, digital media
Industry UsageHistory publications, educational websites, museumsBlogs, marketing, general online content
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding editing roles in history contentComparing writing roles for weekend work

The Weekend History Editor typically focuses on reviewing, editing, and refining historical content, requiring a background in history and editing skills. In contrast, the Weekend Content Writer primarily creates original content, emphasizing strong writing abilities. Both roles often operate in digital media and publishing industries but serve different functions within content production.

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Infographic showing various Weekend History Editor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 14% Locum Tenens, 64% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 4% 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.

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The Courier Journal/courier-journal.com, the leading news and information provider in Kentucky and part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, seeks a strategic, digitally fluent journalist to lead our weekend breaking news and weekday night coverage. This editor will drive digital-first news gathering, champion multimedia storytelling, and ensure our journalism reflects and serves diverse communities.

The editor will lead a team that includes a breaking news reporter and digital producers, as well as assist with news and sports editing during their shift.

The editor will use metrics and audience research to guide decisions about covering topics and issues that will drive digital audience growth. A successful candidate will embrace the latest developments in video, digital technology, social media and AI, and will experiment with innovative approaches to draw in new audiences.

The job requires a problem solver who is well-organized, can work independently, and exercises solid news judgment.

They will report to the news director and will collaborate with other editors to plan and execute local and statewide news coverage.

The Courier Journal was awarded a 2020 Pulitzer Prize for its breaking news coverage. It's a high-performing newsroom focused on meeting the demands of an engaged readership. Louisville has some of the highest-profile coverage opportunities in the country: national championship-caliber college basketball teams; SEC and ACC football; and the world-famous Kentucky Derby. Our coverage is built on digital storytelling and mobile consumption, which includes real-time reporting, smart analysis, video, deep storytelling and social engagement.

Responsibilities:

Direct breaking and exclusive news coverage with a focus on speed, accuracy, and digital impact. Assign and edit coverage for all platforms, prioritizing mobile, web, and social distribution. Assist sports with editing stories during peak times during their shift and over the weekend as warranted. Use metrics and analytics to determine how to best reach and grow the audience. Execute tactics to grow subscriptions through storytelling, topics and headlines. Collaborate with visual editors, reporters and producers to create compelling video content for social platforms (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube) and courier-journal.com. Develop and execute strategies for real-time sourcing and verification using social media, public agencies and community sources. Monitor social platforms for breaking news, trending topics, and user-generated content; verify and incorporate multimedia from public and official sources. Mentor reporters and producers in digital news gathering, compelling narratives, and diverse sources. Collaborate across the newsroom and USA TODAY Network to enhance story forms and audience reach. Be a team player who likes to collaborate with colleagues.

Knowledge and Skills:

Expertise in digital-first news gathering, video production, and social media sourcing. Strong news judgment, editing skills, and command of journalism ethics. Proficiency with analytics, audience funnel strategies, and digital content optimization.

Requirements:

Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism, media production, or related field, or equivalent experience. Two or more years of newsroom editing experience, with a track record in digital and breaking news coverage. Expertise in digital-first news gathering, video production, and social media sourcing. Strong news judgment, editing skills, and command of journalism ethics. Proficiency with analytics, audience funnel strategies, and digital content optimization Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, multi-platform environment. A history of successful leadership, collaboration, innovation , and goal achievement. Ability to work well on deadline. Excellent communication and time-management skills. Approachability, comfort with public speaking , and commitment to staff.

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