Senior Staff Editor, Tech @Inc.

Location: New York, New York
Job Category: Online | New Media,Magazines,Film
Job ID: 9721
Employment Type: Full time
Salary:
Posted: 04.25.2024

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Job Description:

ABOUT THE ROLE
Inc. Business Media is looking for a senior staff editor for tech who will be responsible for generating, assigning, and editing features, short-form stories, and news stories for digital platforms. This editor will work directly with Inc. journalists and outside contributors, providing consistent and constructive feedback on stories and essays/contributed pieces. They should offer insight, perspective and sources on their areas of subject matter expertise to fellow editorial team members. The senior staff editor is encouraged to take a lead role in securing syndicated content and outside voices to amplify the work of tech section journalists. They are encouraged to moderate or host discussions at Inc. editorial conferences, and to represent Inc. Business Media at outside events.
 
Salary range: $81,000 - $95,000 + bonus eligible. Compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, industry, and education.

This position is represented by the Inc. and Fast Company union the Writers Guild of America-East.
 
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Generate, assign, edit timely and compelling stories and essays for the tech section.
• Provide consistent and constructive feedback on drafts, providing specific advice on writing, reporting, organization, and tone.
• Advise editors and colleagues of newsworthy stories or editorial packages; support and/or lead coverage where appropriate.
• Brainstorm and share resources with other staff.
• Invite and secure guest columnists and timely contributors to write for Inc.
• Help manage editorial aspects of a signature recognition programs, working closely with various departments, including but not limited to direct-to-consumer, integrated marketing, custom, ad sales, events, growth, and public relations.
• Contribute to Inc. culture by upholding our ethical standards, collaborating with editors, and especially offering guidance to early-career staff journalists.
• Supervise Tech staff and freelance contributors.

Job Requirements:

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of editorial experience.
• Ability to edit with speed, precision, and accuracy.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English or a related field preferred.
• Outstanding news judgment, with a canny ability to identify Inc. angles on the news.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Track record of accuracy and ethics.
• Penchant for creativity and critical thinking.

 
ABOUT US
Mansueto Ventures’s mission is to empower and inspire innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders through compelling journalism, diverse conversations, and creative initiatives that celebrate excellence in business.
 
Our company’s greatest asset is our employees. Our workplace strives for excellence, respect, integrity, inclusion, and transparency in all we do. We value feedback from all corners of the organization, and we collaborate with colleagues to craft company policies and benefits.
 
At Mansueto Ventures, we prioritize diversity. We celebrate differences and try to embed it into every aspect of our workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunity employment to all individuals regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.