Senior Content Editor

We 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. 

• Lead 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• Identify and escalate risks such as outdated, misleading or low-value content recommending adjustments to curation standards where needed.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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND 5+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in journalism, editorial strategy, news coverage and digital content production within a newsroom or high traffic personalized feed products.
• 5+ years of hands on experience in content curation and selection with a proven track record of shaping homepage, event or vertical coverage.

Other Requirements:

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to balance editorial instincts with data driven decision making.
• Ability to work with AI tools for day to day activities and adopting the evolving technology. 
• Proven ability to lead coverage for high-stakes events, including U.S. elections, inaugurations, debates, and national cultural moments.
• Committed news judgment, attention to detail and ability to deliver both strategic planning and tactical execution.
• Solid collaborative skills and ability to work across teams including product, partnerships and engineering.

Product Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 21, 2025. 

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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