Insider seeks an energy editor

Insider is looking for an editor to help build our coverage of the energy industry, spanning big oil to renewables to clean-tech startups.

The energy industry is going through an epic transformation, accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic, the threat of global warming, and Russia’s war on Ukraine. Governments and investors are pushing fossil fuel companies and legacy utilities to reduce their carbon footprints, as the impacts of climate change come into sharper focus. Meanwhile, startups are developing clean-energy products and services with the backing of major venture capitalists.

We value coverage that takes readers inside companies and makes an impact. Our reporting first exposed Exxon’s employee ranking system, which it used to quietly cut staff. In response to our story on solar-panel marketing, Facebook removed ads that misled the public. We’ve also made a mark through our fresh analyses and deep dives into opaque industries from biofuels to renewable energy certificates.

We’re looking for an ambitious editor to build the foundation for our energy team and guide its expansion over time. You should be comfortable conceiving of and editing quick-turn lists and stories, as well as overseeing major scoops and features. A successful person in this role will have a strong vision for how Insider’s energy coverage can stand apart and serve our global readers and the skills and drive to make that vision a reality.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience writing about or editing coverage of the energy or clean-tech industries, or a related industry.
• The ability to work collaboratively and bring out the best in your teammates
• The drive to experiment and try different types of stories and coverage to figure out what works
• The passion to go the extra mile to deliver stories for our readers that they can’t find anywhere else

If this sounds like your dream job, apply here with a cover letter and resume.. Please also include links to five pieces of work in your cover letter. If you’re passionate about this role but don’t have 100% of the experience we’re looking for, apply, we still want to hear from you!