Run the U.S. news desk during peak coverage hours, making final calls on framing, prioritization
Distinguish decisively between stories that advance public understanding and those that merely
Kill weak or redundant stories quickly—and demand better replacements
Deliver first-class framing on the most competitive national stories, identifying where Newsweek
Rewrite without hesitation: leads, nut grafs, headlines, structure, sourcing, and tone
Take raw field notes, transcripts, interviews, and exclusives and turn them into clean, analytical

🎯 Requirements

7–10+ years of experience at a high-level U.S. digital newsroom
Demonstrated record editing breaking news, exclusives, and enterprise reporting at speed
Exceptional news judgment
First-rate rewriting skills
Comfortable making consequential editorial decisions independently
Proven ability to handle sensitive and legally complex stories

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