Senior Community Editor
Core
Senior Editor building reader engagement by integrating journalist participation in comments sections and fostering community conversations.
Role type
Senior IC community editor (editorial)
Builds
Community-driven journalism features and reader-reporter interaction pathways
Domain
News media / Digital community management
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
editorial judgment, project management, community ecosystem knowledge, training delivery, internal communications, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
training reporters on digital tools, meeting fast-paced deadlines, shaping editorial content
Technologies
internal newsroom tools, comment embedding systems
Responsibilities
Identify storylines for journalist participation in comments; Edit posts for length, clarity, and tone; Train global newsroom on best practices for participation; Write internal updates to promote community initiatives; Embed comments across reports and track effectiveness; Execute community-first initiatives like AMAs and UGC roundups; Collaborate on tools for journalist participation; Develop guardrails for staff on hot-button topics
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC