Online Media Editor Evening Shift
Summary
Onward Search is seeking a talented Online Media Editor for a 12-month contract position (with potential for full-time employment) working remotely but within EST hours. The role requires managing the news desk from 5 pm to 8 pm EST, Monday to Friday. Responsibilities include filing breaking news stories, news analysis, and features; editing and scheduling articles from other contributors; pitching stories; attending briefings; and potentially covering trade shows. Experience in a newsroom, specifically covering consumer technology, science, or autos, is preferred. Basic photography and photo-editing skills are beneficial. This is a 40-hour-a-week position with a competitive hourly rate of $40.00.
Must Have
Newsroom experience
Consumer tech/science/auto knowledge
Breaking news coverage skills
Evening shift availability (5pm-8pm EST)
Article editing and scheduling
Good To Have
Basic photography and photo editing skills
Perks
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401k Program
Commuter Benefit
Learning/Education Reimbursement
Ongoing Training & Development
Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nations leading brands.
We are currently seeking a talented Online Editor - Evening Shift for an exciting opportunity with our client who is a global provider of news, entertainment, search engine capabilities.
100% Remote but must work EST hours.
Exact hours are up for negotiation, being available to run the News Desk from 5pm - 8pm EST Monday to Friday is a requirement.
This is a 12-month, 40-hour-a-week contract position, with the possibility of later full-time employment.
Hourly Pay: $40.00
Responsibilities:
As an Online Editor, you will cover consumer technology, science, autos, more.
During the day, youll be filing a mix of breaking news stories, second-day news analysis, and medium-to-long-form reported features.
After 5pm EST, youll run the News Desk, which involves editing and scheduling articles from other contributors and writing news articles yourself.
Pitch stories to your Editor, attend news briefings as needed.
Help cover online or in-person trade shows as needed.
Requirements:
A familiarity with consumer news and technology.
Experience working in a newsroom, preferably covering consumer technology, science, autos, or another related field.
Must be comfortable covering fast-moving breaking news stories.
Willingness to work a regular evening shift.
Basic photography and photo-editing skills in the event we assign you the occasional product review.
Perks & Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401k Program
Commuter Benefit
eLearning
Education Reimbursement
Ongoing Training & Development
*To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.
If you meet the qualifications and are excited about contributing to a growing digital agency, we encourage you to apply now! Our recruitment team will guide you through the interview process and advocate on your behalf.
Applications for the role will be accepted until March 24th, 2025
Employer Details:
Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.
Apply Now
Onward Search is seeking a talented Online Media Editor for a 12-month contract position (with potential for full-time employment) working remotely but within EST hours. The role requires managing the news desk from 5 pm to 8 pm EST, Monday to Friday. Responsibilities include filing breaking news stories, news analysis, and features; editing and scheduling articles from other contributors; pitching stories; attending briefings; and potentially covering trade shows. Experience in a newsroom, specifically covering consumer technology, science, or autos, is preferred. Basic photography and photo-editing skills are beneficial. This is a 40-hour-a-week position with a competitive hourly rate of $40.00.
Must Have
Newsroom experience
Consumer tech/science/auto knowledge
Breaking news coverage skills
Evening shift availability (5pm-8pm EST)
Article editing and scheduling
Good To Have
Basic photography and photo editing skills
Perks
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401k Program
Commuter Benefit
Learning/Education Reimbursement
Ongoing Training & Development
Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nations leading brands.
We are currently seeking a talented Online Editor - Evening Shift for an exciting opportunity with our client who is a global provider of news, entertainment, search engine capabilities.
100% Remote but must work EST hours.
Exact hours are up for negotiation, being available to run the News Desk from 5pm - 8pm EST Monday to Friday is a requirement.
This is a 12-month, 40-hour-a-week contract position, with the possibility of later full-time employment.
Hourly Pay: $40.00
Responsibilities:
As an Online Editor, you will cover consumer technology, science, autos, more.
During the day, youll be filing a mix of breaking news stories, second-day news analysis, and medium-to-long-form reported features.
After 5pm EST, youll run the News Desk, which involves editing and scheduling articles from other contributors and writing news articles yourself.
Pitch stories to your Editor, attend news briefings as needed.
Help cover online or in-person trade shows as needed.
Requirements:
A familiarity with consumer news and technology.
Experience working in a newsroom, preferably covering consumer technology, science, autos, or another related field.
Must be comfortable covering fast-moving breaking news stories.
Willingness to work a regular evening shift.
Basic photography and photo-editing skills in the event we assign you the occasional product review.
Perks & Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401k Program
Commuter Benefit
eLearning
Education Reimbursement
Ongoing Training & Development
*To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.
If you meet the qualifications and are excited about contributing to a growing digital agency, we encourage you to apply now! Our recruitment team will guide you through the interview process and advocate on your behalf.
Applications for the role will be accepted until March 24th, 2025
Employer Details:
Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.
Apply Now