Deputy Editor Night Operations Video And Breaking News

This is a remote position.

Job Title: Deputy Editor – Night Operations (Video & Breaking News)

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. Were 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.

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

• Bachelors 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.