Business News Editor (Temporary Contract)

Business Insider is hiring a temporary editor on our business team to help drive coverage of corporate news and run a group of reporters. 

This role is a contract role paid hourly, requires 40 hours a week, will start in July, and last 4 months. This position is based in our NYC headquarters with an in-office expectation of three days a week.

The Role:

This business editor will assign and edit engaging stories on the Corporate desk. Key areas of focus are big box retailers, gig economy companies like Uber and DoorDash, consumer brands and trends, and wealth and billionaires. They will think strategically about the team’s coverage mix, innovate ways to set our reporting apart, and edit for clarity, pacing, and narrative, while upholding high standards of accuracy and rigor.

BI’s business editors excel at juggling the news of the day with guiding reporters on beat coverage. This editor will manage a group of reporters and should be comfortable coaching on sourcing, and brainstorming ideas to elevate the reporting. They should also be comfortable working on tight deadlines. 

This person will report to the deputy editor of business. As part of our broader business coverage team, this person may help out in other areas as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assign and edit distinguishing stories on big business news.
• Edit copy for clarity and standards. Also, help edit stories across other desks as needed.
• Lead a team of reporters, helping them sharpen their ideas and beats and think strategically about sourcing.
• Track edits and deliver feedback regularly to drive continuous improvement across the team.
• Manage editorial projects to ensure reporters and internal teams meet deadlines and quality standards.

The Ideal Candidate Has:

• Proven track record in driving business news coverage
• Experience leading a team of reporters and editing a diverse mix of story types
• Collaborative mindset with a steady, constructive approach to delivering feedback
• High editorial standards and a commitment to clear, consistent communication
• Strong cross-team communication skills, especially around workflows, story pipelines, and longer-term projects
• Extreme attention to detail when managing editorial projects from pitch to publication.

Salary & Benefits

• $62.50 hourly rate
• 40 hours a week
• Duration: 4 months to cover a parental leave
• Business Insider will provide a company laptop

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