Senior Editor – Boston

The Senior Editor at Northeastern University in Boston is responsible for overseeing news content, editing stories for clarity and engagement, and ensuring accuracy under tight deadlines. The role involves shaping coverage on topics such as innovation, research, and campus life, as well as crafting SEO-friendly headlines and captions. The editor works closely with reporters to develop story pitches, monitor analytics, and collaborate with multimedia teams to enhance stories with data, graphics, and videos. Candidates should have 5-7 years of editing experience in daily news organisations, strong source-building skills, and familiarity with digital publishing tools. Experience with multimedia, visual storytelling, and SEO strategies is highly advantageous, as is the ability to multitask and respond swiftly to breaking news. This on-site role requires full dedication, including after-hours work, and involves working within a fast-paced, data-informed environment.