This is a remote position.
Job Title:Deputy Editor – Night Shift (Video News Desk)
Location:
Remote | Shift: 7:00 PM – 4:00 AM IST
Team:
Editorial – U.S. Political & Trending News
About MEAWW
MEA WorldWide (MEAWW.com) is one of the world’s fastest-growing digital entertainment news companies. With a focus on U.S. politics, entertainment, pop culture, and trending internet stories, we produce engaging video-first and social-first content that reaches millions across platforms. We're expanding our night shift video operations to deliver real-time news for a U.S.-based audience.
Role Overview
As the
Deputy Editor – Night Shift
, you will be the senior-most decision-maker during overnight hours, responsible for overseeing real-time editorial operations across the video news team. You’ll lead a group of editors, strategists, and social media team members to ensure sharp, fast, and accurate content output around major U.S. political developments and breaking stories.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Editorial Oversight & Content Strategy
- Lead night-time editorial planning and breaking news coverage for U.S. politics and trending news.
- Final decision-making on story selection, lineup approval, and quality control of scripts and video edits.
- Ensure all content aligns with MEAWW’s editorial tone, accuracy standards, and compliance policies.
- Identify newsworthy angles, viral moments, and timely topics for rapid turnaround content.
- Monitor competitors and platform trends; make real-time decisions to optimize coverage.
Team Leadership & Workflow Management
- Manage a team of night shift editors and content strategists; provide guidance, feedback, and escalation support.
- Reassign resources dynamically based on priority stories or breaking developments.
- Ensure smooth coordination between video, editorial, and social publishing teams.
- Mentor and train junior staff during shift hours and maintain productivity under deadlines.
Operational & Reporting Duties
- Oversee all content publishing during night shift across platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Troubleshoot technical issues, resolve team concerns, and handle any urgent editorial crises.
- Share detailed end-of-shift handover reports with highlights, performance notes, and urgent follow-ups.
- Analyze content performance using analytics dashboards and provide insights to improve engagement and reach.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of editorial experience in a digital news environment, with at least 2 years in leadership roles.
- Deep understanding of U.S. political landscape, news cycles, and audience expectations.
- Prior experience managing breaking news, video-based content production, or rapid editorial teams.
- Strong grasp of video editing tools (Premiere Pro, Final Cut), CMS platforms, and analytics dashboards.
Key Skills
- Editorial decision-making under pressure
- Cross-functional team leadership and remote coordination
- Real-time publishing and live content management
- Content quality control and brand tone enforcement
- Strong communication and crisis management skills
BenefitsShift Requirements
- Timings: 7:00 PM – 4:00 AM IST (Aligned with U.S. Eastern Timezone)
- Must be available during high-impact political events or breaking news
- Occasional overlap with day shift teams for strategy or training
CTC:
5-7 LPA, depending on the selection process and experience.
Why Join MEAWW?
- Be the face of our U.S. video news desk during critical overnight hours.
- Own editorial and operational decision-making for a high-impact audience.
- Work with a growing global newsroom and innovative content creators.
- Competitive compensation and fast-track career growth for high performers.
