Business Insider · 4 weeks ago
Senior Editor, Economy
New York, New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $130K/yrBusiness Insider is hiring a senior editor for their Economy team to drive coverage on how economic forces shape various aspects of people's lives. The role involves assigning and editing stories, managing a team of reporters, and innovating reporting formats to engage readers effectively.
Digital MediaNewsPublishing
Responsibilities
Assign and edit creative, relatable, and conversational stories about how the economy shapes people’s work, finances, living arrangements, and more
Edit copy for clarity and standards. Also, help edit stories across other desks as needed
Lead a team of reporters, helping them sharpen their ideas and beats and think strategically about sourcing and using data and visuals
Brainstorm innovative formats and framings that capture readers’ attention and deliver compelling and relatable insights. This can include explainers, profiles, first-person narratives, or other formats
Track edits and deliver feedback regularly to drive continuous improvement across the team
Manage editorial projects to ensure reporters and internal teams meet deadlines and quality standards
Qualification
Required
Proven track record in identifying major economic themes and translating them into executable stories and projects
Experience leading a team of reporters and editing a diverse mix of story types
Collaborative mindset with a steady, constructive approach to delivering feedback
High editorial standards and a commitment to clear, consistent communication
Strong cross-team communication skills, especially around workflows, story pipelines, and longer-term projects
Extreme attention to detail when managing editorial projects from pitch to publication
Benefits
Unlimited PTO
10 paid holidays
16 weeks of parental leave
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Matched and vested 401k plan
Access to resources for financial planning guidance
Family planning services
Mental health reach out
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Commuter benefits
Phone reimbursement
Gym membership discounts
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Company
Business Insider
Business Insider is an online platform that offers the latest business, celebrity, and technology news. It is a sub-organization of US Business Funding.
Founded in 2007
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$55.6MKey Investors
Axel Springer Digital VenturesBezos ExpeditionsIVP
2015-09-29Acquired
2015-01-29Series Unknown· $25M
2014-03-05Series Unknown· $12M
Leadership Team
Barbara Peng
Chief Executive Officer
Henry Blodget
Co-Founder
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