Fast Company is looking for a creative staff editor to help steer our popular Work Life coverage on fastcompany.com.
This is a 3-day hybrid role (Tuesday-Thursday onsite), but applicants outside the NYC metropolitan area will be considered for a fully remote position if they are the right fit.
This position is represented by the Fast Company and Inc. union, the Writers Guild of America-East.
Salary range: $76,000 – $84,000 + bonus eligible. Compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, industry, and education.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Helping to manage and grow our network of expert contributors, including assigning stories, managing deadlines, and editing several pieces per day aimed at both employees and leaders.
- Helping the senior editor shape the direction and coverage of the Work Life vertical.
- Managing a high volume of story pitches daily and developing those that are the best fit for the section.
- Ensuring that all our content is factually accurate and has a high degree of editorial integrity.
- Write weekly for the Work Life section.
- Occasionally pitching in across other verticals on fastcompany.com, and helping with larger editorial projects and research, as needed.
Qualifications
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- 3+ years’ experience assigning and editing stories for a daily online publication.
- Strong editing, writing, and communication skills.
- Familiarity with Work Life-related topics like leadership, career development, productivity, workplace culture, and diversity and equity effort.
- Knowledge about Fast Company, the types of companies, topics, and industries we cover, and the ability to communicate with executives and leaders within those industries.
- Excellent organizational skills, close attention to detail, and desire to work autonomously.
- An ability to juggle multiple projects, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- An established social-media presence and savviness with promoting content on social media, especially LinkedIn and Twitter.
- Experience with WordPress and good SEO practices.
- Bonus: Event moderation and on-camera experience.
TO APPLY
Applicants should submit two article pitches for the Work Life section, two relevant clips, a cover letter, and a résumé.
To apply, go here.
