Morning Consult seeks editor to oversee advertising, marketing and media

Morning Consult is looking to hire an experienced editor to lead and manage our data-driven coverage of the advertising, marketing, communications and media industries. We are looking for someone with at several years experience covering the business of marketing/communications, preferably with management experience. Applicants must be able to start in February.

Please submit resume, cover letter and relevant clips to meghan@morningconsult.com.

Morning Consult is a media and technology company at the intersection of politics, policy, Wall Street, and business strategy. We are committed to keeping the country’s leaders informed. Our journalism seeks out the stories and news that are shaping industry and government. Our polling and market research analyzes trends and facts on the most important issues, and we use technology to bring powerful tools to the decision-makers who are shaping the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directing coverage of our Brands beat, with a focus on using our own polling data
• Brainstorming and writing packages that make use of Morning Consult’s unparalleled market research data
• Editing stories and afternoon newsletters
• Managing 2-4 reporters

Skills:

• 5+ years experience covering business of marketing/communications, preferably with some management experience
• Strong editing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently while paying strict attention to detail
• Thrives in fast, high pressure environment

Compensation:

• Base salary: negotiable based on experience
• Helath insurance
• $50 a month cell phone reimbursement.
• $50 a month SmartBenefits
• Salary Bonus- based on personal and company performance.
• Access to a 401(k) plan.