Senior Editor

BetaKit is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Editor to join our growing nationwide editorial team. The successful candidate will have a passion for business news and a proven ability to find and report breaking news stories. In addition to leading and supporting the development of in-depth and investigative features, they will also demonstrate strong writing skills across a variety of formats (e.g. web, social, newsletters). This full-time role comes with benefits and the opportunity to shape the editorial standards of Canada's leading startup and technology publication.

Responsibilities:

Organize and manage BetaKit’s regular news coverage, including story identification and generation, team assignment, copy and editorial review, and digital publication.
Research and report on original content, including breaking news, briefs, events, quarterly reports, investigative work, and features.
Source and coordinate with new freelance writing talent for BetaKit in growing regions, content types, and topics.
Develop and maintain reliable sources with strategic ecosystem players and partners.
Represent BetaKit in various public formats, including panels, podcasts, and social media.
Monitor local, national, and global news developments on an ongoing basis.
Uphold and enforce BetaKit’s high editorial standards.

About BetaKit:
BetaKit is the independent publication of record for Canadian startup and technology news, providing trusted and accessible business journalism since 2012. Our team and coverage span the country, offering breaking news and in-depth reporting across a variety of formats.

Read by the people tracking, building, and financing the next generation of Canadian business, our purpose is to connect, interrogate, and inform Canadian tech. Visit www.betakit.com and subscribe for more information.

Qualifications

Education: Journalism/Communications preferred.
Experience: Must have newsroom and business journalism experience.
Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication; ability to work under tight deadlines; ability to edit and improve submitted written work on short notice.
Traits: Passion for business journalism; interest in independent media; adept in a high-pressure environment.
Knowledge: Familiarity with CP Stylebook, Caps and Spelling, content and graphic editors is beneficial.