Description

The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, is hiring a Campaign Editor to lead our team covering the midterm elections from Washington, D.C.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead campaign coverage for one of the most widely-read political news sites in the country. The position is responsible for content for our website and our print publication.

The successful applicant will oversee our campaign team, working with reporters and others in the newsroom to cover this year's primaries, debates and elections. The focus extends not only to the races for the House and Senate, but to state and local elections that give readers intelligence on the prevailing winds in politics. Stories on the emerging presidential election are also a part of this beat in cooperation with our White House team.

The Hills's campaign editor also works closely with other editors and reporters across our newsroom to guide political coverage, from breaking news to enterprise pieces by congressional, White House and policy reporters. The editor will coordinate with those responsible for our video efforts. The ability to be on camera and talk about campaigns, elections and politics is a plus.

The position includes night and weekend hours when necessary to cover the busy campaign season. We're looking for someone with a hard work ethic, good time-management skills and the ability to lead and inspire a team with their ideas. An ability to write is also key, as there will be times for the campaign editor to provide spot coverage with breaking news and blog posts or an occasional feature.

Please upload your materials combined into one single document with as much of the following as possible: your updated resume, a brief cover letter explaining your interest and fit for the position, and your portfolio/clips or links to a few samples of your work. Completing these steps will ensure that you receive the highest consideration.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Edit articles for clarity, accuracy, style, grammar, and adherence to The Hill's editorial standards

• Fact-checking and verify information to ensure accuracy and credibility

• Work with writers to develop and refine content, provide constructive feedback and suggest revisions

• Coordinate with other departments, such as design, production, and potentially marketing, to ensure smooth content flow and timely publication

• Manage deadlines and workflows for assigned content

• Perform other duties as assigned by senior management

Requirements & Skills:

• A bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field is required

• Previous reporting or editing experience in a metro or national media environment.

• Basic familiarity with Google Trends, SEO skills and real-time analytics are a plus

• Excellent knowledge of current events and politics

• Must thrive in a collaborative work environment

About The Hill

Established in 1994, The Hill is the country's definitive digital source for non-partisan political news and information. Inside the Beltway, it's known as an essential, agenda-setting read for lawmakers and influencers. Beyond the Capitol, The Hill's trusted content is shared more often on social media than any other political news brand in America.

Our properties include TheHill.com, reaching a monthly audience of 41M; Hill.TV, the largest independent video platform within the Beltway with 1.4B annual views; The Hill's print edition, one of the most influential sources for law and policy makers; Elevate Studios, creating breakthrough branded content offerings for leading marketers; and The Hill Events, which hosted 70 virtual events last year, featuring 92 Members of Congress and 88 industry leaders in meaningful policy discussions.

About Nexstar Media Group

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 316,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America's largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with more than 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people.

Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 based upon experience

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.