NBC Select is seeking a part time (1624 hours per week) Freelance Weekend Editor to lead weekend editorial coverage with a focus on deals news and trending topics. This role is perfect for an experienced editor with a sharp eye for compelling stories strong news judgment and the ability to craft clean engaging content quickly. Youll oversee weekend content production and deliver highquality timely articles.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and respond to breaking news and trending stories ensuring swift coverage that aligns with NBC Selects editorial voice.
- Write edit and publish 57 pieces of content daily including trending stories deals coverage and eventbased articles.
- Edit all articles for clarity grammar style and factual accuracy ensuring alignment with NBC Selects tone and voice.
- Plan and execute weekend coverage around major sales events and trending news.
- Craft SEOoptimized headlines and copy to maximize audience engagement and search visibility.
- Collaborate with the editorial team to troubleshoot CMS issues and ensure smooth workflow during weekend shifts.
Schedule
- Shifts: FridaySunday (e.g. 8 a.m.4 p.m. or 9 a.m.5 p.m.)
- Flexibility to adjust hours for breaking news special events or holiday coverage.
About NBC Select
PLEASE NOTE: This is aprojectbasedposition with an estimated duration of 6 to 12 Months unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables are completed. Salary range: $30$40/hour based on experience and other factors.
Qualifications :
- 5 years of experience in writing and editing for a news lifestyle or dealsfocused publication with a background in breaking news or trending topics.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong news judgment and the ability to prioritize relevant timely stories for NBC Selects audience.
- Familiarity with CMS platforms social media tools and content distribution best practices.
- Basic understanding of SEO and analytics tools to track and improve content performance.
- Ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment juggling multiple deadlines and breaking news simultaneously.
- Knowledge of deals ecommerce and consumer trends is highly desirable.
Additional Details:
- Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
- Candidate must have unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States
Additional Information :
As part of our selection process external candidates may be required to attend an inperson interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversals policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion creed gender gender identity or expression age national origin or ancestry citizenship disability sexual orientation marital status pregnancy veteran status membership in the uniformed services genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime