Barron’s is seeking an experienced manager to head up a new initiative within the newsroom on investing and stock picks.
This person should have more than seven years of experience as a manager and be a seasoned story editor and clear communicator. We are also seeking someone with entrepreneurial instincts who can drive forward a new initiative centered on picking stocks.
The role will be based in New York.
Responsibilities:
- Ability to lay out coverage goals and investment ideas for a team of journalists
- Fluency in stock picks, financial markets and business news
- Collaborate with colleagues and other departments seamlessly
- Edit stories so they are compelling, jargon-free and have clear prose
- Aptitude in digital tactics, including crafting sharp and memorable headlines
Qualifications:
- Preferably at least seven years of experience leading teams in business or investing news
- Facility with SEO and audience strategies
- Adept at finding unique angles off the news
- A track record of editing unique, engaging stories
- Step-back ability to see big coverage themes and the direction of this initiative
- Top-notch news judgment
You will:
- Thrive in a fast-paced newsroom
- Work well under pressure and with other members of the team
- Be a skilled, insightful and compassionate manager
- Be meticulous and ambitious in edits
- Pitch creative and compelling story ideas
- Anticipate questions readers have about investing
To apply, go here.
