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JOB SUMMARY The Editor, Subscriber Content is responsible for writing and helping to package fast, distinctive subscriber-first commentary that supports Newsweek's subscription proposition. Working within the subscriber content operation and under the direction of the Senior Editor, Subscriber Content, this role will focus on producing timely, high-value analysis and commentary on the major political, global, cultural and breaking-news stories that matter most to subscribers. This is an execution-focused editorial role for a journalist with strong news judgment, sharp writing and the ability to turn fast-moving developments into clear, valuable commentary for a paying audience.

The Editor will be expected to respond quickly to briefs, identify strong subscriber angles within the news agenda, and deliver engaging, clean, accurate copy under pressure, often to tight deadlines and during live news cycles. The role is centered on subscription commentary rather than general news reporting. That means helping readers understand why a story matters, what has changed, what the stakes are, and how to interpret developments in a crowded news environment.

The Editor should be able to move beyond summary by producing copy with a clear thesis, strong framing, a persuasive but fair point of view, and an approach that reflects Newsweek's standards and tone. This role works under close editorial direction from senior staff. It is not a management or strategy role; instead, it is focused on strong day-to-day execution across writing, revision, packaging and support for the subscriber workflow.

Alongside writing, the Editor will contribute to packaging, newsletter preparation and occasional support for other audience-facing formats where required. They will be expected to take direction well, revise accurately and work efficiently with colleagues to help ensure subscriber content is timely, well presented and ready for publication. They will be responsible for ensuring high-quality coverage that is accurate, fair and conforms to accepted standards of journalism.

They will perform any other reasonable duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business. This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work. Working hours are normally 8am to 5pm UK time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Write rapid, high-quality subscriber commentary on breaking, developing and agenda-setting news stories, with a particular focus on producing copy that adds interpretation, analysis and value rather than simply recapping events. Identify subscriber-worthy angles on major stories across the United States and internationally, and develop them into sharp commentary pieces with a clear thesis, strong framing and an authoritative voice appropriate to Newsweek's standards. Turn around clean copy quickly under deadline pressure, including first drafts, rewrites and updates, while maintaining accuracy, clarity, balance and strong structure throughout.

Take briefs and editorial direction from senior editors, and respond constructively to line edits and feedback, including revising intros, nutgraphs , headlines, structure, framing and emphasis where required . Produce commentary that explains why a story matters to subscribers by setting out the context, stakes, implications and next developments readers should watch.