Associated Press

Role Description The Associated Press is looking for an editor for newsletter expansion to lead the development, launch, and optimization of a growing portfolio of newsletters. This person will partner closely with the newsroom to identify opportunities, test new ideas, and build newsletters that deepen relationships with readers and convert them into loyal supporters and donors. This role is both strategic and hands-on: - Shape the roadmap for new launches. - Design and run experiments. - Continuously improve performance across the portfolio. - Grow the newsletter subscriber base. - Increase engagement and build newsletters into a meaningful driver of donations. This is an individually contributing role that will report directly to the Head of Newsletters. What you will do: - Own the strategy and roadmap for launching and scaling newsletters across topics, formats, and audiences. - Partner with newsroom leaders and reporters to identify high-potential newsletter concepts and translate editorial strengths into compelling products. - Design, launch, and iterate on new newsletters using a test-and-learn approach (format, cadence, tone, value proposition). - Build and manage a robust experimentation pipeline (A/B testing subject lines, signup flows, onboarding, content structure, send times). - Contribute directly to newsletter production and writing as needed, especially during launches, major news moments, and testing phases. - Analyze performance and reader behavior to inform decisions; define and track key metrics across acquisition, engagement, and conversion. - Optimize the full lifecycle: acquisition (signup), activation (first reads), retention (habit formation), and monetization (donations). - Collaborate with product, design, and engineering to improve newsletter tooling, templates, and signup experiences. - Develop playbooks and best practices for the newsroom to create and sustain successful newsletters. - Identify opportunities to integrate newsletters into broader audience funnels and campaigns. Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in newsletters, audience development, product, or growth roles (media experience strongly preferred). - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. - Demonstrated success launching and scaling newsletter products or similar owned channels. - Strong product mindset: comfortable with experimentation, iteration, and data-informed decision-making. - Experience with email platforms and analytics tools (e.g., Sailthru, Mailchimp, Substack, Parse.ly, GA4, etc.). - Ability to translate editorial goals into audience and revenue outcomes. - Strong collaboration skills; able to work effectively with journalists and cross-functional teams. - Clear communicator who can turn insights into action. Preferred Skills/Experience - Experience with donation or membership programs. - Familiarity with lifecycle marketing and CRM strategies. - Experience building audience funnels and conversion journeys. Benefits - Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage. - Retirement benefits. - Company paid life insurance. - Paid vacation and sick days. - Paid parental leave for any new parent. - Mental health resources. Salary & Benefits This position is covered by The Associated Press’ contract with the News Media Guild, which provides for an annual salary for Class A staff of between $53,477 and $85,214 based on location and years of professional experience. The salary range for this position is $76,399.44 to $85,214.00. Compensation is contingent on a job candidate’s skills, qualifications, and market location. Employees are eligible to participate, according to the terms of the official plan documents, in a 401(k) plan and employer-sponsored health insurance plan, and are eligible for paid time off and holidays in accordance with AP policy. Application Deadline Application deadline is June 11, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Company Description AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law.

Role Description 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 APNews.com, connecting audiences to our journalism through live blogs that are timely, visually compelling and 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 to our 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. Qualifications - Minimum 3 years of experience as an editor, reporter, video producer or social media producer at a daily newspaper, broadcast station, online or digital outlet or AP bureau. - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. - Advanced-level proficiency in written and spoken English; additional languages a plus. - Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends as coverage demands. Requirements - Proven experience in live blog editing or digital news production. - Strong news judgment and the ability to identify and elevate stories that resonate with audiences. - Proficiency with video and visual tools such as Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop and Canva. - Familiarity with best practices in SEO, social media strategy and audience engagement. - Ability to write clean, conversational copy under tight deadlines. - Strong collaboration skills across text, photo, video, audio, digital/social, interactive and graphics teams. - Commitment to innovation, inclusivity, integrity and objectivity. Benefits - Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage. - Retirement benefits. - Company paid life insurance. - Paid vacation and sick days. - Paid parental leave for any new parent. - Mental health resources.

Title: Product Data Analyst Location: New York, NY, US, 10281 Workplace: Regular Department: (2) Professionals Job Description: 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. The Associated Press seeks a Product Analyst for AP News based in New York City. We are a hybrid environment on site three days a week. About the Role As a Product Analyst, you will help shape how AP News uses data to improve its digital products and user experience. You will analyze how users discover, navigate and engage across web and app experiences, and turn those findings into clear, actionable recommendations that inform product strategy, experimentation and long-term growth. This role is well suited for someone who combines strong technical analytics skills with product instinct and can communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. What You'll Do: Generate Product and User Insights - Design and build repeatable analyses and dashboards using BigQuery, Looker Enterprise and Hex to surface patterns in user behavior, feature adoption, engagement and conversion across APNews.com and the AP app - Analyze user journeys, funnels and retention trends to identify opportunities to improve engagement, loyalty and product performance - Support tracking implementation in Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager to ensure the right data is captured to answer critical product and business questions Translate Data Into Strategic Recommendations - Translate complex product and user data into clear recommendations that inform product roadmaps, business priorities and monetization decisions - Identify strategic opportunities in user journeys, feature design and engagement funnels to deepen loyalty and improve user experience - Evaluate product experiments and A/B tests to measure impact on engagement, retention and revenue-related metrics - Distill findings into actionable plans and partner with product managers, editors and engineers to turn analysis into measurable outcomes Partner Across the Organization - Build trusted relationships across product, editorial and technical teams to understand business questions and translate them into analytical work - Collaborate with data engineering and product development teams to ensure data infrastructure and instrumentation support decision-making - Communicate findings clearly and persuasively to stakeholders with different levels of technical fluency, from cross-functional partners to senior leadership Who You Are: - 3+ years of professional experience in digital product analytics, growth analytics, user analytics or a related analytical role - Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (Communications, Journalism, Statistics, Data Science, Marketing) or equivalent experience in product analytics - Strong command of SQL and working knowledge of Python or R for querying large datasets, identifying trends and building repeatable analyses - Hands-on experience with analytics and visualization tools such as BigQuery, Hex and Looker Enterprise - Experience with Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager, including event tracking and measurement strategy - Demonstrated ability to analyze user behavior, product performance and engagement trends and turn those findings into actionable business recommendations - Experience working with product managers, engineers and non-technical stakeholders in a cross-functional environment - Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical findings clearly, distill insights into action and influence decisions with varied audiences - Curiosity, sound judgment and comfort working through open-ended questions with a practical, collaborative approach What will set you apart: - Experience in digital publishing, media or content-driven products - Background working with BigQuery or other large-scale data warehousing platforms - Familiarity with content recommendation systems or personalization strategies - Experience with experimental design and A/B testing platforms Location: AP News based in New York City. We are a hybrid environment on site three days a week. 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 your proficiency and contributions.     The anticipated salary range for this position is $103,000 – 128,000 , based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications and location. The Associated Press offers comprehensive benefits, which include:     - Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage     - Retirement benefits     - Company paid life insurance     - Paid vacation and sick days     - Paid parental leave for any new parent     - Mental well-being resources     AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law.

Title: Photo Editor Location: New Delhi, IN(Remote - India) Work Type:Remote, Hybrid Job Description: 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. The Associated Press seeks experienced, detail-focused photo editors fluent in English to join our Global Photo Desk. You will work directly with the AP's talented diverse global team of photojournalists to rapidly edit thousands of breaking news, sport and entertainment photos to send to AP's customers around the globe. You will ensure accuracy and photojournalistic standards while editing and captioning photos at speed. You will be joining a team undergoing an exciting period of growth and change, expanding coverage that spans the globe, 24/7. This is being offered on a contract basis for two years. This job posting is for remote work, but candidates must be willing to work on a hybrid basis in-office if required. Responsibilities: Reporting to the assistant director of photography you will ensure that photos from news, sports and entertainment worldwide are published quickly and presented flawlessly. You will be part of a dynamic operation that works closely with photo staff worldwide to ensure the AP's photo report is accurate, fast and distinctive for audiences around the world. For this role, you will: - Rapidly view thousands of photos coming from AP's network of photographers and photo partners around the world to choose and crop the key news storytelling moments to send to AP's global customers. - Possess a keen artistic eye, capable of choosing photos for impactful storytelling while ensuring authenticity and aligning to AP's standards for integrity and objectivity. - Demonstrate a background of success as a photo editor who efficiently manages and organizes a high volume of images, adept at prioritizing tasks to deliver compelling work and meet project deadlines. - Research and edit photos, writing accurate captions in English with consistent metadata and a consistent attention to detail. - Rapidly edit and process live feeds of photos from photographers at the biggest news, sport, and entertainment events. - Maintain consistent workflows and commit to the highest journalistic ethical practices and to AP copyright guidelines. - Collaborate with global video and text production teams to ensure integrated storytelling and metadata across formats. - Be able and willing to work any shift, including at night and on weekends, as coverage demands, as AP is a 24/7 operation. Preferred Qualifications: You must have demonstrated excellence as a careful and detail-oriented photo editor, with a deep record of handling high volume of news photos. You will have strong news and photo judgement and a love for breaking news and current affairs. We are looking for candidates with strong knowledge of U.S. and global news, politics, and sports. You can work swiftly and accurately on sensitive stories under tight deadlines. You are someone who is calm under pressure and can work collaboratively to ensure speed and high standards on a global photo editing team. Experience of Capture One is preferred but not essential. Required Qualifications: - English language studies, journalism degree or equivalent experience, such as three to five years of full-time experience as a photo editor at a daily newspaper, broadcast station, digital news outlet, or an AP bureau or regional desk. - Experience in and passion for photography and/or journalism, and a strong aptitude for visual language. - Ability to view thousands of photos and pick the key storytelling news moments. - Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English. Professional competency in other languages besides English, is a major plus. - Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects across formats and deliver success on complex, challenging story lines. We will consider strong candidates who do not meet every listed qualification. You may use a cover letter to describe the unique qualifications you would bring to this role. AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law.

Design and implement data science solutions, evaluate and optimize machine learning models, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product capabilities and workflows through data analysis and actionable recommendations.

Title: Media Planner Location: New York, NY, US Workplace: Regular Department: (2) Professionals Job Description: Company: Associated Press 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. The Associated Press is seeking a highly detail-oriented and strategic Media Planner to join AP’s B2C effort, building on AP’s reputation, reach and high-quality content to bring unique advertising opportunities direct to the market. This position will report to the Senior Media Planner. The Media Planner works closely with the Senior Media Planner, sales team, integrated marketing team and the rest of the revenue operations team to develop both custom and standard proposals and media plans, and to assist in building and maintaining relationships with advertisers. The ideal candidate has knowledge of digital advertising campaign planning and management, including sponsorships, display, video, native solutions, branded content and social media. This role assists with the development of strategies, pricing and media plans to support our sales team. The position plays an integral role in ensuring that every proposal is crafted thoughtfully and tailored to achieve the brand’s objectives. To be considered, you must be motivated, independent, and able to manage multiple projects at a time in a fast-paced environment. What you will do: - Assist with creating media plans and proposals, both proactively and in response to client requests and RFPs. - Work with Senior Media Planner to provide recommendations using all relevant ad formats and placements (display, video, branded content, social media, high impact and native advertising across desktop, mobile web, in-app and newsletter). - Receive, understand, and react to inquiries and RFPs from brands and agencies, building advertising solutions that meet or exceed their campaign goals. - Participate in brainstorms across internal and external teams and compile ideas into client-facing proposals. - Work with the sales and ad/revenue operations teams to encourage renewals and identify areas for account growth. - Develop advanced proficiency in AP’s ad stack, formats, targeting, monetization capabilities and best practices, and use this knowledge to address client inquiries and inform planning. - Support Senior Media Planner in evaluating inventory, revenue, performance and other data to create plans and pricing that achieve the planned KPI goals and balanced profit margins. - Utilize data platforms to forecast targeted inventory, and to build and utilize segments to reach advertisers’ target audiences. Share insights and learning with integrated marketing and sales teams. - Participate in calls with clients to communicate campaign components, expectations and timelines. Who you are: - 1-2+ years in media planning/sales planning roles at a publisher or agency. - Experience creating ad packages across direct, programmatic guaranteed, preferred and private auction deals.  - Experience working across ad formats including display, video, branded content, high impact and native advertising across desktop, mobile web, app and email newsletter. - Possesses the ability to offer creative solutions to grow revenue and provide the optimal client experience. - Comfort with Excel and analyzing data sets to be able to provide recommendations back to either clients directly or various internal teams (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, charts, etc.). - Experience using a DMP/CDP to organize, analyze and utilize audience segments for planning purposes and campaign targeting is preferred. - Experience utilizing Google Ad Manager and Google Analytics or Looker to run reports, forecast inventory and inform the creation of media plans. - Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Word is required. - Knowledge of the programmatic landscape, as well as PMP and programmatic guaranteed deals is preferred. - Excellent interpersonal skills for communication across multiple departments and levels of management, as well as with clients and external contacts. - Must be highly motivated, independent and detail oriented. - Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and within deadlines. - B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent. - Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English language. - Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Location: This position follows a hybrid work model based in AP’s New York headquarters. AP employees are onsite three days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. 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 your proficiency and contributions.  The anticipated salary range for this position is $68,000-$75,000, contingent on experience and other job-related factors. Employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan and an employer-sponsored health insurance plan, as outlined in the official plan documents. Additionally, they are eligible for paid time off and holidays per AP policy. The Associated Press offers comprehensive benefits which include: - Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage - Retirement benefits - Company paid life insurance - Paid vacation and sick days - Paid parental leave for any new parent - Mental health resources AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law.

Analyze audience behavior and content performance to drive strategic recommendations for editorial priorities. Collaborate with teams to translate data insights into actionable strategies that enhance user engagement and optimize revenue.