Weekend Editor

ABOUT US

International Business Times (ibtimes.com) is a global digital media company covering business, finance, technology, and world affairs. We provide high-impact news coverage through a traditional Western values perspective. We are currently seeking a sharp, highly autonomous Weekend Editor to maintain our editorial momentum, bridge our coverage gaps, and ensure our audience receives breaking global news around the clock.

THE ROLE

We're looking for a dependable Weekend Editor to own site updates and editorial coverage on Saturdays and Sundays. This is a focused, execution-oriented role: your job is to make sure the site keeps publishing and stays current over the weekend, following the standards and editorial direction set by the Managing Editor. You'll report directly to the Managing Editor, who will set expectations, priorities, and any special coverage instructions ahead of each weekend.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Weekend Site Coverage:

  Ensure the website is actively updated throughout your weekend shift, keeping pace with breaking news and maintaining a steady publishing cadence.

• Story Selection:

  Identify and select stories worth covering over the weekend, using news judgment to prioritize what matters most to our audience.

• Writing & Editing:

  Write, edit and publish content (original or aggregated) in line with IBT's existing editorial standards and voice.

• Breaking News Response:

  Monitor news developments and respond quickly to breaking stories relevant to our coverage areas.

• Handoff Continuity:

  Flag any important developments, issues, or in-progress stories to the Managing Editor ahead of the following week.

REQUIREMENTS

• Editorial Experience:

  Prior experience as an editor or senior writer in a digital news environment, with demonstrated ability to work independently.

• News Judgment:

  Solid instincts for identifying newsworthy stories, especially in business, finance, tech, or global affairs.

• Reliability:

  Consistent availability to cover weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday).

• Self-Sufficiency:

  Comfortable making editorial calls independently during weekend hours with limited direct oversight.

• Data & Tool Literacy:

  Working knowledge of real-time analytics tools (like GA4 or Chartbeat) and familiarity using AI tools to drive workflow efficiency.

• Communication:

  Clear, concise written communication for handoffs and coordination with the Managing Editor.

NICE TO HAVE

• SEO Copywriting:

  Strong understanding of real-time SEO, keyword trends, and how to capture breaking search traffic.

• Wire Service Experience:

  Background working with wire services (Reuters, AP, etc.) to quickly adapt and contextualize breaking world events.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Impact:

  Direct ownership of the site's weekend presence for a growing global media brand.

COMPENSATION

$37.50 USD per hour / $300.00 USD per day (Saturday + Sunday).