The Messenger seeks business vertical editors

The Messenger is seeking talented, passionate Business Vertical Editors to join our news organization. The ideal candidates will be responsible for originating, assigning, editing, and sometimes writing high-quality, must-read business stories that go beyond commodity news and break new ground with compelling facts and presentation.

Responsibilities:

• Assign and edit engaging, accurate, informative, and swiftly delivered business news stories.
• Develop high-impact story ideas and work closely with reporters/writers to execute them.
• Monitor business news in general but be completely up-to-date and knowledgeable about the specific area(s) under your purview — be it Wall Street, companies, the economy, energy, real estate, personal finance, etc. – while keeping a sharp focus on the personalities behind the headlines.
• Work closely with the Business & Finance Editor and Deputy Editors to get ahead of the news, creatively expand on existing stories, and maintain a prescient editorial calendar.
• Build a cohesive team that you guide and educate with compassion, fairness, and equality.
• Improve every piece of copy that you touch.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as design and development, to ensure that all content is visually appealing, user-friendly, and optimized for SEO, social media, and different platforms.

Requirements:

• At least a bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, or a subject related to your area of expertise.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a business editor or reporter/writer at a news organization.
• Strong news judgment and the ability to identify stories and trends relevant to The Messenger’s wide-ranging audience.
• Impeccable editing and writing skills.
• A hunger to deliver straight-up, unvarnished news presented clearly, concisely, and honestly.
• The stamina to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• The drive to make every story engage readers with smart, fluid writing and attention-getting presentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of AP style and other editorial guidelines.
• Familiarity with different content management systems and editorial tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively across the platform.

**Salary Range for this position is $100K-$200K (contingent upon experience)**

To apply, go here.