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Business Insider · 3 weeks ago

Senior Editor, Economy

New York, New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $130K/yr

Business 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.

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Comp. & Benefits

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

Story editingEconomic analysisTeam leadershipData-driven decision makingCross-team communicationConstructive feedbackCreative brainstormingAttention to detail

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

Company

Business Insider

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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