Americas Desk News Editor (Cryptonews)
Finixio is seeking a talented and experienced Americas News Desk Editor to join our team and contribute to our goal of creating the most informative sites in this vertical.
Our sites – Techopedia.com, Business2Community.com & Cryptonews.com – boast some of the best search rankings in the industry (5+ million visits monthly), competing with many mainstream sites, such as forbes.com. We focus on growth, and giving our audience trustworthy, reliable and informative content, with an emphasis on breaking news, engaging with industry thought leaders and leading the news agenda.
If you are knowledgeable about fintech, cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, and the rapidly evolving world of decentralized finance (DeFi); have a passion for breaking news and delivering engaging stories that capture the attention of readers - you are most certainly in the right place.
We especially are looking for someone who can demonstrate a depth of experience in both building and managing news teams.
At Finixio, we're committed to creating a culture that fosters growth, creativity, and innovation. If you're passionate about the fintech and crypto industries and want to be part of a dynamic and fast-growing team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Key responsibilities of the role:
Assign stories and approve pitches from reporters
Edit stories, with particular attention to enforcing good news reporting and writing (news pyramid), making sure all editorial and content guides are implemented, and ensuring best SEO practices
Ensure the desk is reactive to breaking news, always aiming to be first to publish
Focus on generating authentically original news with fresh angles and theme
Focus on achieving a regular stream of scoops and exclusives
Contribute to the editorial output of the desk by writing daily high-quality stories as an example of best practice for the wider team
Hire new staff members
Train new staff as required
Assign beats to journalists
Requirements:
Demonstrable ability in managing and building a team of journalists/reporters
Strong knowledge of the fintech / crypto industries, including areas ranging from VC investments, business technology and industry regulations to neobanks, industry regulations, artificial intelligence and other emerging trends
Demonstrable ability to write compelling news stories and to encourage the team to do the same
Ability to work under pressure and to react quickly to breaking news
Professional journalistic qualification (NCTJ or the equivalent of this UK journalist training body) and/or a degree in journalism, media and communications or similar.
Multimedia skills for podcasting and video
"What’s in it for me" we hear you ask?
A brilliant opportunity to grow your career & work with a fun, fast-paced & growing company, prepared to let you shine
An entrepreneurial environment where you learn more every day (we more than welcome and support people with their own projects)
Build an organisation right from the "beginning"
Personal responsibility with a ton of autonomy
Truly remote working (Work anywhere in the world)
33/30 days of annual leave
Market leading remuneration and bonuses + revenue/profit shares available
A budget for your professional development and ongoing learning
An international team with over 35 nationalities
About us:
Based in Central London, but adopting a flexible and remote approach; Finixio is a Lead Generation and Affiliate Marketing company, building websites appealing to audiences worldwide. Our sites cover news, education, comparison and reviews, within the following exciting niches:
Cryptocurrency
Forex & Online Trading
Stocks & Shares
Personal Finance, Loans, Banking
Cyber Security & Software Technology
Casino & Online Gaming
Health & Nutrition