Blog Editor; Newsperson Job New York New York USA,Creative Arts/Media

Position: Live Blog Editor (Newsperson)
Location: New York

Date: Aug 4, 2026

Location: Los Angeles, CA, US, 92011

Company: Associated Press

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP todayremainsthe most trusted source of fast,accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world's population sees AP journalism every day.

Whythisrolematters:

The Associated Press is seeking a dynamic Live Blog News Editor to join our growing team of journalists dedicated to engaging digital audiences. If you are passionate about live, real-time news coverage, thrive in fast-paced environments and understand how to reach audiences online, we want to hear from you.

In this role, you will shape and curate real-time coverage for , connecting audiences to our journalism through live blogs that aretimely, visuallycompellingand highly engaging. You will collaborate across teams to coordinate live video streams and clips from major events, including breaking news, political speeches, awards shows and ongoing daily coverage.

This role is part of AP's deliberate expansion of its live blog presence. You will work alongside colleagues in U.S. cities and London and play a key role in scaling this growing area of our journalism.

This role is an individual contributor and will report toour News Editor(Head of live blogs).

What you will do:

Plan, execute and edit live blogs for breaking news events ensuring real-time updates are timely, accurate and relevant
Promote and implement best practices in live blogging across AP's global news gathering and production teams
Collaborate with reporters, editors and contributors to maintain a cohesive narrative and compelling presentation
Commission and curate visual elements - photos, video and graphics - to strengthen text-based updates
Coordinate live video streams and clips for key moments in breaking news and major events
Monitor reader interactions and audience signals to foster engagement and respond quickly
Optimize live blogs for search by updating SEO fields, headlines and display elements in real time
Track performance metrics to refine live blog strategies and improve audience reach
Ensure all content meets AP standards for accuracy, clarity, fairness and timeliness
Lead training sessions for editors and reporters on live blog best practices and CMS usage

Who you are:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
At least three to five years of experience in digital journalism or live news production
Demonstrated experience in digital journalism, live coverage or other real-time digital news formats
Exceptional news judgment and ability to make fast, accurate editorial decisions under deadline pressure
Strong writing and editing skills with a proven ability to produce clear, accurate and engaging copy on tight deadlines
Familiarity with best practices in SEO, social media strategy and audience engagement
Experience using content management systems
Strong collaboration skills across text, photo, video, audio, digital/social, interactive and graphics teams
Proven ability to manage multiple live events and competing priorities simultaneously
Commitment to innovation, inclusivity and AP's standards of integrity and objectivity
Advanced- level proficiency in written and spoken English; additional languages a plus
Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends as coverage demands

What will set you apart:

Experience leading newsroom training initiatives or coaching journalists on digital publishing workflows
Experience managing coverage of breaking news events, elections, sports,entertain mentor other high-profile live events
Experience using audience analytics tools
Proficiency with video and visual tools such as Adobe Premiere, After Effects,Photoshopand Canva
Experience with a/b headline testing, audience engagementstrategiesand digital optimization techniques
Experience working across global or distributed newsrooms
Experience curating digital content, including photos,videosand graphics to enhance digital storytelling
Strong understanding of audience behaviors across platforms

Why join us:

A mission-driven, inclusive environment focused on both individual and collective success.
Opportunities for professional development to help you reach your career goals.
Access to tools, mentorship, and resources tailored to elevate yourproficiencyand contributions.

Salary & Benefits:

This position is covered by The Associated Press' contract with the…