Deputizing for the startups and VC editor, the associate editor will help further the scope and ambition of our premium coverage of the startup and venture capital landscape. The desk has broken countless scoops on the sector, including buy now, pay later giant Klarna raising funds at a massive valuation, and German fintech N26 pulling back on its US expansion. Elsewhere, the section has conducted deep dives into the world’s biggest investors such as Tiger Global and SoftBank, while also providing prescient coverage of emerging sectors like climate tech and Amazon aggregators.
As an associate editor, you’ll review a mix of stories ranging from quick service posts to special projects, longer features, and data-based lists and rankings. This role consists of careful line-readings of stories produced by a growing team of reporters at varying levels of seniority, editing posts for spelling and grammar, structure, flow, style, and factual accuracy. You will brainstorm and pitch great story ideas, and pursue your own reporting alongside editing duties.
You will have impeccable attention to detail, a digital-first mindset, and the ability to bring out the best in people.
The ideal candidate has:
To apply, go here.
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