The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the 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. Why this role matters: Based in London, this editor will work closely with our London-based writer to curate AP’s exceptional global journalism for this engaged and growing audience. We are looking for someone with deep and comprehensive news judgment and extensive experience with US digital habits. You will curate and edit for this morning newsletter, and spot stories, photos and videos that we’ll use in other newsletters throughout the week. You’ll need line editing experience and solid headline writing skills. You need to be comfortable sorting through a firehouse of content to identify and prioritize the stories we need for newsletter audiences. This job will also entail working with audience metrics and most importantly we’ll need you to be able to use your strong news experience to connect the dots in ways that will help us best serve our growing audiences. You’ll work closely with other newsletter team members, as well as our partners in product, design, the engagement team and global news desks. You will report to the Newsletter Editor in New York and work closely on launching additional newsletters and refine ones in our existing portfolio. You will have your hands on several other newsletters during the week as needed, wearing multiple hats from production to editing. Work closely with the Morning Wire writer to shape each edition, including story selection, framing, headlines and presentation
Edit, produce and support other AP newsletters as needed, moving comfortably between curation, editing and production responsibilities
Collaborate closely with colleagues across the newsletter team, global news desks, engagement, product and design to strengthen AP’s newsletter offerings
Minimum 7 years of experience in reporting, editing, line editing or assignment desk roles, including significant recent experience with U.S. politics or general news for a large U.S. audience
This is a Monday through Friday job, with the bulk of the shift before the 7 a.m. ET send time for Morning Wire. AP requires three days per week in the office.
Next Step: Please CLICK HERE to see this role on our own careers site and apply.
Closing date: 9th September 2026.
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