Job Description

Apple News provides millions of users with trusted journalism from leading publishers around the globe. Editors at Apple News highlight the best and most engaging content on our platform and make real-time decisions based on the day’s events, curate content, write copy, and work cross-functionally to support News projects and goals.

Description

The ideal candidate for this contract role will have excellent curation and headline-writing skills, the ability to communicate complex ideas simply, a genuine interest in local and weather news, and a deep understanding of what makes Los Angeles tick and its diverse communities. For this role we're particularly interested in someone who is familiar with the local Spanish-language media landscape. The work week is Sunday through Thursday. On a day-to-day basis, you will: Select top stories for different cities across the country, with an emphasis on quality, accuracy, and engagement. Write sharp and engaging copy with the Apple News audience in mind. Work with our copy and standards team to ensure your work meets all aspects of our house style. Choose and program relevant stories into the Weather app.

Minimum Qualifications

• Deep newsroom experience, with a keen understanding of the information that matters to readers.
• Strong, nonpartisan editorial judgment and excellent writing skills.
• Ability to make curation decisions independently, and on deadline.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Ease working across teams and incorporating feedback seamlessly into your work.
• Adaptability to new challenges.
• Five years experience working in news.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education.

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working across various technical platforms.
• Ability to make tough decisions and get buy-in.

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

Pay & Benefits

• At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $119,200 and $179,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
  Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
  Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
  

• Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

The ideal candidate for this contract role will have excellent curation and headline-writing skills, the ability to communicate complex ideas simply, a genuine interest in local and weather news, and a deep understanding of what makes Los Angeles tick and its diverse communities. For this role we're particularly interested in someone who is familiar with the local Spanish-language media landscape. The work week is Sunday through Thursday. On a day-to-day basis, you will: Select top stories for different cities across the country, with an emphasis on quality, accuracy, and engagement. Write sharp and engaging copy with the Apple News audience in mind. Work with our copy and standards team to ensure your work meets all aspects of our house style. Choose and program relevant stories into the Weather app.

Job Tags

Contract work, Local area, Relocation, Sunday,

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