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Digital News Editor

Also known as: Online News Editor, Web Editor, Digital Managing Editor, Content Editor

AI Impact Score

65/100

AI is reshaping digital news editing at speed, automating headline testing, SEO optimization, and basic copy-editing at scale. Digital news editors who master AI-assisted workflows can publish faster and reach broader audiences, but the shrinking economics of digital media mean fewer overall positions. Editors who combine sharp editorial judgment with platform strategy and audience analytics skills will be most resilient in an industry where AI handles the mechanical while humans set the editorial vision.

$50k – $105k

Salary Range

declining

Growth Outlook

48,000

Total Jobs (US)

-4%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (4)

Routine grammar and style correctionsAutomated headline A/B testingBasic SEO metadata taggingSyndicated content curation

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

Audience engagement analytics reviewContent scheduling and publishing workflowsSearch performance trackingBreaking news push notification drafting

Human-Safe Tasks (5)

Editorial judgment and story selectionEthical and legal review of sensitive storiesSource credibility assessmentCross-platform audience strategyJournalist mentorship and coaching