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🚨*Jobs alert*🚨
Hi all. I am hiring for a couple of key roles on APNews.com – and I'd love it if you shared with your networks. (Please note: We are moving very, very quickly on these hires.)
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*Live blog editor*
If your love jumping into a major breaking story and figuring out how to tell it in real time, this is the job. Looking for a strong editor with sharp news instincts, a digital mindset and a love of big news moments.
careers.ap.org/job/New-York-…
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*Engagement editor*
Looking for a news junkie with sharp editorial instincts and a deep interest in audience growth and engagement.
-- careers.ap.org/job/New-York-…
-- careers.ap.org/job/New-York-…
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The @AP won the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for international reporting for an investigation into how American companies help lay the foundations of the Chinese government’s system for monitoring and policing its citizens.
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Nasty fire on E. Gude Drive in Rockville this morning. Very low visibility as you drive through the smoke.
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If you want to connect at @ONA 2026, or know anyone you’d want me to talk to, please email me and we’ll try to meet up. I’ll be there Mon-Wed.
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In case this is of use to anyone:
This morning ( Monday, March 30) at @ReaganNational
Arrived at airport: 5:32a
Made it through TSA line: 5:38a (6 mins)
Easy breezy.
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I’m hiring for a Senior Director for APNews, and it’s the most important role I’m filling right now. They’ll run the day-to-day editorial operation, keeping a fast-moving newsroom on track while also thinking about where we need to go.
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(3/4) This role isn’t about managing one tea; it’s overseeing *five*, spread across multiple time zones, with layers of editors and specialists.
When the news gets chaotic, you’re the one who steadies the system so the journalism can do what it needs to do.
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(4/4) We’re moving fast on this hire. I’ll be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and plan to have someone in the seat by January 1.
💰 Salary range is in the posting; final offer will reflect experience and expertise
Apply here: careers.ap.org/job/New-York-…
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I’ll be at #ONA25 (Thu–Sat) and I’m hiring!
Looking for:
– Live blog lead
– Emerging platforms director 🔗 careers.ap.org/job/New-York-…
– Social video producers
– Editors (live, engagement)
– Donations roles
Come say hi! 👋🏾
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Helping with the digital transformation at the AP has been fun & fulfilling.
In 2024:
- we grew our traffic to @AP 37% YoY
- 76% of users were new to the site
- Similarweb ranked APNews.com the 4th fastest growing site in the world.
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Please share with your networks
🚨 JOB ALERT 🚨
Deputy director of digital and social video, APNews.com
In this very critical role, you'll manage a global team of video creators and curators.
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▪️ You're someone with a track record of growing audiences on digital platforms
▪️Your producing, editing and coordinating abilities are top-notch
▪️ You relish dreaming up initiatives with product, revenue and technology teams
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This is a NY-based role. The salary range is $120K-$130K plus bonus. Application deadline: Jan 10, 2025
If you have questions, reach out.
careers.ap.org/job/New-York-…
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