US Showbusiness Editor at dmg::media

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

180000.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Entertainment Journalism, Editing, Team Management, Story Development, SEO, Social Media Literacy, Legal Understanding, Ethics, News Coverage, Feature Writing, Breaking News Monitoring, Public Relations, Editorial Planning, Fast-Paced Environment, Copy Improvement, Industry Knowledge

Industry

Information Services

Description

Location: Los Angeles, US The Daily Mail is seeking a US Showbusiness Editor to lead our entertainment coverage across celebrity culture, film, television, music, and everything showbiz. This role is ideal for an editor with a strong news sense, deep industry knowledge, and an ability to turn fast-moving developments into clean, compelling stories. As LA-based Showbiz Editor, you will oversee the showbusiness vertical, including framing coverage, managing a team of writers, editing copy, and ensuring we break stories before anyone else. Commission, assign, and edit daily entertainment news, features, and exclusives. Lead coverage of awards shows, celebrity news, and trending entertainment topics. Manage a team of staff writers and freelancers and provide clear editorial direction. Oversee features, news stories and investigations for our Mail+ subscription section. Maintain a high standard of accuracy, tone, and journalistic integrity. Monitor breaking news, social media trends, and entertainment industry developments to identify strong story angles. Collaborate with SEO, social, and audience teams to ensure maximum reach and engagement. Build and maintain relationships with publicists and talent representatives. Contribute to editorial planning and strategy for major entertainment moments. Required Qualifications 8+ years of experience in entertainment journalism, including at least 4 years in an editing role. Strong understanding of the US entertainment landscape. Proven ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced digital newsroom. Exceptional editing skills with the ability to improve copy quickly while preserving voice and accuracy. Experience managing writers and freelancers Experience covering major entertainment events (Oscars, Emmys, film festivals, etc.) Strong SEO instincts and social media literacy Strong legal and ethics understanding Salary: $150,000-$180,000 DOE Benefits: Healthcare, dental, optical, life insurance and 401K

Responsibilities

The US Showbusiness Editor will lead entertainment coverage across various showbiz topics and manage a team of writers. Responsibilities include commissioning and editing news, overseeing features, and ensuring timely story breaks.