Managing Editor, News

U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for 90 years. Our platforms on usnews.com include Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews.

We reach more than 40 million people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our “Best” series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations including Healthcare of Tomorrow and Healthiest Communities.

We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S. News. We strive to maintain a welcoming workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative.

Your role in helping us shape the future

The Managing Editor, News will have a strong background in journalism, web publishing, and editing, with a focus on delivering high-quality, engaging content across multiple platforms

The strongest candidates will have impeccable journalism credentials, outstanding leadership skills, and a keen grasp of the ever-changing digital space, including a strong knowledge of visual storytelling and a sharp eye for detail. The right Managing Editor is people-centric, has high standards, remains focused on the most important priorities and opportunities, and easily shifts between strategy and execution. You are also collaborative and innovative by nature.

Are you up to the challenge

Employ SEO best practices to determine news topics / products to cover and optimize content for search.

Manage a team of in-house writers, editors and reporters.

Recruit and manage freelance writers with expertise in the news journalism space.

Edit articles, slideshows and newsletters for flow, consistency, tone, audience, brevity, accuracy and SEO.

Oversee the editorial calendar, working with senior editors to set run dates and assigning content to writers and freelancers.

Coordinate all elements of internal content review.

Use Google Analytics to monitor performance of content and inform decisions - ensure our content is positioned to support our consumers.

Work with SEO and UX teams to drive best-of-breed content experiences based on deep understanding of user needs.

Conduct site audits, gap analyses and competitive analyses as part of content strategy.

Present to executive leadership on strategies and operating plans.

Uphold a positive work environment that fosters teamwork, communication, innovation, professional development and integrity.