Fast Company seeks a staff editor for work life coverage

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.

Chris Roush

Chris Roush was the dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He was previously Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Professor in business journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook "Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication" and "Thinking Things Over," a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.