News Editor (Global, Remote)
About OnePath Network
OnePath Network is a pioneering non-profit organisation dedicated to providing high-quality media content that inspires, educates, and engages the global Muslim community.
* 5M+ subscribers
across social platforms
* 2B+ cumulative views
worldwide
* Award-winning journalism & storytelling
reaching diverse global audiences
We are now expanding our focus on written journalism and digital news publishing to complement our strong video and social media presence. Join us in building a trusted, global Islamic news outlet that informs, empowers, and amplifies voices through high-quality reporting and editorial leadership.
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced
News Editor
to establish and lead OnePath Network's global news desk.
This role will focus on:
* Commissioning, editing, and publishing news articles, explainers, analysis pieces, and newsletters.
* Maintaining consistency across formats (including video scripts & social updates).
* Designing OnePath's editorial policy, overseeing story pipelines, and leading a distributed team of reporters and contributors.
Key Responsibilities:
Editorial Policy & Standards
* Develop OnePath's editorial guidelines for written journalism.
* Set standards for sourcing, attribution, corrections, and sensitive coverage.
Newsroom Leadership
* Lead daily editorial operations for digital publishing.
* Commission, edit, and approve written stories.
* Ensure consistent tone, style, and Islamic values.
Workflow & Systems
* Build and manage editorial workflows (intake → fact-check → edit → publish).
* Implement rapid-response processes for breaking news.
Verification & Quality Control
* Oversee verification, including UGC & eyewitness reports using OSINT.
* Provide editorial feedback; ensure polished, impactful copy.
Publishing & Distribution
* Create playbooks for web articles, newsletters, and digital-first stories.
* Optimise headlines, metadata, SEO.
* Coordinate with video/design teams for multimedia integration.
Audience Engagement & Trust
* Use analytics (GA4, NCI, Real-Time Insights) to inform coverage.
* Balance reach with journalistic integrity.
Ethics, Safety & Compliance
* Apply checks for defamation, privacy, harm minimisation.
* Manage community complaints, corrections, and feedback.
Training & Mentorship
* Mentor freelance writers and contributors.
* Build a culture of excellence in digital Islamic journalism.
Who You Are
Essentials
* 7–10+ years journalism experience (editorial leadership).
* Proven expertise in news editing & digital publishing.
* Strong knowledge of editorial ethics & journalism standards.
* Skilled in verification, fact-checking, responsible reporting.
* Proficient with newsroom tools (SEO, analytics, publishing platforms).
* Excellent writing, editing, and headline development skills.
* Calm communicator, experienced in remote team leadership.
* Deep cultural awareness of Muslim communities worldwide.
Bonus Strengths
* Experience launching/managing a digital news desk.
* Familiarity with media law (defamation, privacy).
* Skills in data visualisation or interactive journalism.
* Experience in newsletters & subscriber engagement.
Why Join OnePath
* Global & Remote
– work from anywhere.
* High Impact
– shape the editorial direction of a pioneering Islamic digital news outlet.
* Mission-Driven
– join a values-led team informing & inspiring the Ummah.
How to Apply
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