CareerPlan

Senior Editor

Boston, MA (Main Campus)Full-time$68k2026-08-20 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United States

Core

Senior Editor responsible for editing global breaking news, features, and enterprise pieces for Northeastern University's daily news organization, ensuring accuracy, speed, and SEO-friendly headlines.

Role type

Senior Editor (Journalism)

Builds

Daily news stories, features, and analysis covering innovation, research, and campus life for Northeastern University's global system.

Domain

Higher Education Communications / Journalism

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Line editing, fact-checking, story pitching evaluation, source building, SEO headline crafting, data interpretation, AI tool usage, deadline management

Preferred skills

Multimedia/video reporting, data journalism, visual storytelling, SEO strategy

Technologies

Digital publishing tools, AI tools

Responsibilities

Edit stories for clarity and engagement; craft compelling headlines and captions; collaborate with reporters to refine pitches and shape coverage; monitor analytics to inform follow-up coverage; adhere to guidelines and fact-check thoroughly.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC