Yahoo Finance seeks a senior editor

The Yahoo Finance team is seeking a seasoned and strategic Senior Editor to lead a team of reporters covering the biggest stories shaping markets, industries, and the economy. This leadership role is ideal for an experienced editor with sharp news judgment, a passion for financial news, and a proven ability to guide fast-paced, high-impact coverage. If you thrive on breaking news, love collaborating across teams, and are eager to help shape the editorial voice and strategy of a leading financial news platform, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Work in our New York City office at least three days per week
• Lead a team of reporters to move quickly covering stories related to public and private companies, specific industry sectors, and other topics relevant to investors
• Edit breaking news stories and planned coverage
• Use strong news judgment to assign stories and approve or reject pitches
• Bring a competitive spirit to be fast and accurate on timely stories
• Communicate story ideas across the newsroom to coordinate coverage with video, graphics, social, and newsletter teams
• Contribute to data viz projects on beats under purview
• Leverage data to improve the coverage of individual reporters
• Write original content as needed

Required Qualifications

• At least 7 years experience working as an editor at a national news organization
• People management experience
• Comprehensive understanding of editorial best practices and style guides
• Strong framing and headline writing skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong copy editing skills
• Strong news judgment and an ability to make real-time decisions
• Track record of success in a fast-paced newsroom
• Deep experience with and a passion for financial news
• Ability to work in person in our New York City office at least three days per week and as coverage needs require

Preferred Qualifications

• B.A. preferred or equivalent job experience
• Editorial SEO knowledge is a plus

To apply, go here.