HuffPost Senior Life Editor, Family & Relationships

HuffPost is a subsidiary of BuzzFeed, Inc. 

As part of our esteemed organization, HuffPost is a leading source of award-winning news and commentary for the most diverse and connected generation ever— with reporting spanning across politics, lifestyle, entertainment and more. HuffPost believes in putting people before power and telling the stories that too often go unheard, from the voices that matter. 

Business Area: Content

Job Category: HuffPost

Salary: $102,000.00- $110,000.00 USD 

Union Status: Non-Union  

BuzzFeed Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, and geography.

The Role

HuffPost is seeking a Senior Editor to oversee the newsroom’s coverage of Family and Relationships.  This is a full-time hybrid position, with the expectation of commuting to our New York City office twice a week at minimum.

 This is an exciting opportunity to shape two essential areas of HuffPost Life’s coverage:

• HuffPost Family is a new vertical that will explore the real, unfiltered lives of modern-day families in all their glory, beyond traditional views or run-of-the-mill parenting content. Candid advice columns, revealing personal stories and sharp reporting will feature a diverse range of voices to reflect the most compelling topics that matter to readers, whether they’re a single parent, uncle, oldest child, in-law or chosen family.
• HuffPost Relationships digs into the ties that bind (and sometimes break) us, including marriage, friendship, sibling dynamics, dating, sex and so much more. Juicy personal stories and frank reporting will answer readers’ most confidential curiosities and shed light on the topics that they’re dying to read about, even if they’re too embarrassed to talk about them.

The ideal candidate is an experienced editor and a proven thought leader with vision and drive to rethink our coverage. They should be on the pulse of today’s most talked-about topics to provide up-to-date insight, story ideas, inspiration and guidance to beat the competition to the most compelling and timely topics. In order to feature dynamic voices and a range of perspectives, the Senior Editor should have a robust roster of writers at their disposal and an ability to assign stories at a moment’s notice.

Perhaps most importantly, this Senior Editor should be willing and able to push boundaries, shatter stereotypes, approach stories with curiosity, brilliantly package stories and help writers inject voice into their stories where appropriate. It’s essential that the Senior Editor has the acumen to identify the type of content and packaging that can not only draw readers, but also redefine our coverage and effectively convey that story to our sales team. And in addition to owning these two beats, the Senior Editor must also be a team player who contributes overall to general Life coverage.

You Will

• Lead a team of writers and freelance contributors, ensuring high-quality, insightful and relevant content that resonates with our audience and hits deadlines
• Consistently innovate your coverage strategies with the goal of hitting traffic benchmarks, increasing audience growth and strengthening our voice and brand identity
• Stay ahead of trends and maintain a strong sense of curiosity in the worlds of family and relationships, identifying opportunities for impactful storytelling and timely coverage 
• Develop and implement a comprehensive editorial strategy that aligns with HuffPost's mission and audience interests
• Edit and polish articles, ensuring clarity, accuracy and engagement while maintaining HuffPost's tone and style
• Work closely with other sections and departments, such as Audience, Visuals, Sales, etc.
• Embrace data and analytics to guide coverage direction and understand audience engagement; proactively engage the audience team to test theories and alternate packaging, and share those findings with the Life team
• Serve as a newsroom leader; be someone other reporters can turn to for mentorship and guidance on your beat
• Help to lead the team’s larger editorial strategy and deliver on projects that help us meet our audience and business goals as determined by HuffPost editors and management
• Actively and adeptly represent HuffPost at events and in the press as needed
• Approach stories with the sensitivity and compassion that aligns with HuffPost’s values, incorporating diverse perspectives in your reporting and your pitches.

Part of what makes BuzzFeed a pioneer in digital media is our commitment to exploring new ventures that lead to spreading truth and joy. As such, you may be asked to share your knowledge with your colleagues through presentations or trainings, to screen and interview job candidates, or to take part in recruitment or networking events on behalf of the company.

You Have

• An authority on the topics of family dynamics, relationships and social issues
• A passion for being on top of all news and media coverage of the topics within your beats, as well as other general Life topics
• A proactive management style to keep the team on the pulse of your beats
• Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling and packaging skills
• Proven track record of leading a successful editorial team and constantly exploring new pathways to success
• An extreme attention to audience data and performance analytics, both on a macro and a micro level
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on tight deadlines, adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects
• Have at least three-to-five years of experience as an editor with a demonstrated record of agenda-setting work on your beat or the lifestyle journalism space
• Possess a deep well of contacts across your subject areas
• Be an authority on news standards and uphold high journalistic ethics
• Industry-leading headline and packaging skills; you understand the importance of marketing your story as much as accurately editing it
• Able to teach/mentor members of staff about producing service journalism and packaging to connect with large audiences
• Proven ability to utilize video, print, images and other assets to produce engaging storytelling experiences and attract large audiences

Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.

We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal-opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning Team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more.
• An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary.
• A well-rounded benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, health and wellness discounts, and much more.