CONTRACT DIGITAL EDITOR
Top Class Actions is looking for a contract general assignment digital editor to help grow the consumer news desk as a writer and editor. The ideal candidate knows how a newsroom works and has the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment.
The consumer news desk at Top Class Actions covers breaking news stories in class actions, mass torts, product recalls, open settlements as well as analysis, trends and feature writing and reporting on lawsuits that affect consumers. The consumer news digital editor delivers live updates to existing class action content, GA writers produce multiple pieces of news content each day.
The ideal candidate understands content aggregation, writing and line editing on deadline. The general assignment writer must be able to produce clean copy, quickly; keep up with case filings, and assist in with editing, production and photo selection.
This position is remote, but east coast schedules are preferred.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Previous journalism experience and excellent news judgement
Strong editing and writing skills for both copy and clarity
Able to produce clean, informative copy quickly and on deadline
Demonstrated skill at reading and distilling lawsuits
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL
Write exceptional headlines
Intuitively understand sourcing and journalistic standards
Know their way around a content management systems
Geek out on data and analytics
Have no problem handling multiple, fast-moving storylines at once
Have experience writing for newsletters and social media as well as websites
Working knowledge of Pacer a plus
Work quickly and efficiently but leave room for creativity
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