Senior Content Editor
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Oct 11, 2025 | |
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OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Content Editor for MSN feeds organization. We are looking for candidates with deep expertise in online news coverage, editorial curation beyond news and including event focused planning. This role will focus on selecting, curating and elevating content that resonates with diverse audiences, while ensuring quality, timeliness and accuracy. The ideal candidate combines sharp news judgment with the ability to see both the big-picture editorial strategy and the day-to-day execution details.This position sits at the intersection of editorial decision-making, content planning, data-driven insights and user experience. Success in this role is determined by the ability to deliver accurate, high-quality and engaging content that strengthens platform trust and keeps audiences delighted. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Starting January 26, 2026, Microsoft AI (MAI) employees who live within a 50- mile commute of a designated Microsoft office in the U.S. or 25-mile commute of a non-U.S., country-specific location are expected to work from the office at least four days per week. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.
ResponsibilitiesLead daily content curation and selection ensuring timely, accurate and engaging coverage across news, politics, finance, sports, entertainment and cultural events.Develop content strategies for both established and experimental scenarios for MSN feed and other new surfaces.Plan and execute coverage of major live events (elections, sporting events, breaking news etc.) using solid editorial judgment to balance speed, accuracy and impact.Identify and escalate risks such as outdated, misleading or low-value content recommending adjustments to curation standards where needed.Support Product and Analytics teams by providing data insights (traffic, engagement, user behavior) to inform editorial placement, selection, and promotional strategies.Collaborate cross-functionally with product, partnerships and engineering teams to optimize reach, growth and user experience.Maintain high editorial quality standards through rigorous editing, fact-checking and alignment with brand voice.Contribute to special editorial projects and seasonal planning, including prototypes and calendar-based feeds tailored to user interests. | |