Pitchbook seeks a senior editor for private equity coverage

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Guide and mentor a team of reporters, ensuring consistent quality and depth across our private equity coverage
• Collaborate with stakeholders to shape the editorial strategy, identifying emerging trends and key themes in private equity, private credit, and infrastructure
• Provide in-depth analysis and context around private equity fundraising, dealmaking, fund performance, and the economic, regulatory, and other forces shaping the market
• Work closely with research and data analysts to turn complex data sets into accessible and visually compelling stories
• Assign and edit articles that maintain editorial standards and appeal to private equity fund managers and institutional investors
• Plan and deliver coverage in step with the publishing schedule of our daily newsletter
• Lead regular team meetings and guide the story selection process
• Conduct quarterly performance reviews
• Travel to conferences and team leadership meetings as needed
• Engage with the private equity industry and obsess over strategies to grow our audience
• Excellent communication skills and strong cross-team collaboration—all executed in a way that engenders a positive working culture
• Contribute to a positive working culture through professionalism, accountability, and an ability to manage complex tasks and foster collaboration
• Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors
• Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of experience in journalism, with a focus on private equity, M&A, or financial markets
• Deep understanding of private equity, fundraising, M&A activity, and market dynamics
• Proficiency in interpreting financial data and trends, with experience working alongside data teams to enhance storytelling
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a sharp eye for detail and an ability to translate complex information into engaging stories
• Experience mentoring or managing reporters and collaborating with others to plan news coverage
• Previous experience working in a newsroom or a similar fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
• Familiarity with online content management systems and basic project management software
• Familiarity with Associated Press or in-house style guides
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, including in-depth knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel, with the ability to pick up new systems and software easily
• Ability to work at least three days per week from PitchBook’s New York office

To apply, go here.