AP looking for assistant biz editor, markets editor

The Associated Press business desk is looking to hire two editors — one to be an assistant business editor and another to be the markets editor.

The job description for the assistant business editor slot states, “This position requires an accomplished manager who can make everybody around him or her a better journalist. This editor must be able to inspire reporters and editors and lead them in producing top-quality journalism. Assistant business editors work closely with the business editor to run a department undergoing a transformation.”

The job description for the markets editor states, “This position requires an aggressive editor who understands how financial markets work – both in the U.S. and globally – and has the skills, experience and vision to lead a team of motivated, high-level reporters. This editor must drive Page 1-quality enterprise stories for AP’s print and web customers and oversee the day-to-day coverage of the markets and the financial services industry. The candidate must be a wordsmith, an idea machine and a team player.”

The markets editor also oversees coverage of the banking industry.

Please apply at www.ap.org or e-mail Kevin Shinkle at kshinkle@ap.org