Editor, The 7 Live

Location: Washington, D.C. newsroom; on-site five days a week

Salary: $109,200–$182,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a major news organization focused on investigative journalism, innovative storytelling and digital audience engagement.

What you will do

• Lead the daily editorial operation of The 7 Live, setting its voice, standards, workflows and programming rhythms.
• Identify, assign and edit timely short-form stories, updates, analysis, explainers, quotes, data discoveries and cultural moments.
• Collaborate with reporters, editors and visual journalists across the newsroom to turn reporting and expertise into concise, compelling journalism.
• Partner with the News Hub, Digital Desk, Product, Visuals and Content Strategy teams to improve the reader experience.
• Use real-time audience data to guide programming, evaluate performance and refine the product.
• Experiment with formats, presentation and cadence while cultivating contributors across the newsroom.

Requirements

• At least five years of editing experience at a major news organization or digital publication.
• Exceptional news judgment and the ability to identify compelling stories, angles and observations for broad audiences.
• Excellent editing and headline-writing skills, including the ability to distill complex subjects into concise presentations.
• Experience managing a fast-moving digital report and making editorial decisions under deadline pressure.
• Experience launching or developing editorial products, verticals, formats or audience initiatives.
• Strong understanding of web and mobile audiences, real-time analytics and performance-based editorial iteration.

Culture & Benefits

• On-site newsroom environment with open layouts, modern technology and access to transportation.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, company-paid pension and a 401(k) match.
• Three weeks of vacation, up to three weeks of paid sick leave, nine paid holidays and two personal days.
• Twenty weeks of paid parental leave, mental health resources and caregiver support.
• Gender-affirming services, pet insurance and a free Post digital subscription.
• Leadership and career development programs.

Hiring process

• Submit a résumé, cover letter and up to three relevant work samples.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled; applications received by Sept. 11 receive priority.
• Address the cover letter to Senior Editor Annah Aschbrenner and Deputy Managing Editor Mark W. Smith.