Weekend News Editor (Part-Time, Remote – Eastern Time)

About the role

Haystack News is looking for a part‑time Weekend News Editor to curate breaking news and engaging content for its streaming platform. The role is fully remote but requires availability during Eastern Time weekends and occasional weekday mornings.

Key responsibilities

• Review and select top stories from hundreds of channels to shape the daily news feed for millions of users.
• Rapidly update the platform with breaking news events over the weekend.
• Coordinate with news partners to feature timely, impactful content.
• Draft and send targeted push notifications.
• Create interactive social‑media assets such as polls, quizzes, and short videos, occasionally appearing on camera.
• Support editorial planning for major news events.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years experience in broadcast or digital news.
• Strong news judgment and interest in audience‑focused digital content.
• Comfort appearing on camera and working in a fast‑paced, small‑team environment.
• Tech‑savvy with the ability to adopt new digital tools quickly.

Required skills

• Video production

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence news consumption for a large, growing audience.
• Work at the intersection of journalism and technology.
• Flexible remote schedule with weekend focus.