Assistant Managing Editor

Fortune is hiring a thoughtful, organized, and energetic assistant managing editor to help ensure our newsroom functions at the highest level possible.

This is an operational role reporting to and working closely with the managing editor. The position demands journalism knowledge and newsroom experience to help manage newsroom operations and help hire, onboard, train, and manage a team of talented business journalists.

In this role, you will:

Upgrade and operationalize our onboarding process to ensure new hires get up to speed as efficiently as possible
Assist with recruiting and hiring by crafting job descriptions and vetting candidates
Help manage the newsroom internship and fellowship program, including hiring, onboarding, and training programs
Write job descriptions and work with HR to get them posted in a timely manner
Help source talented candidates for our newsroom for current and future needs, and represent us at hiring fairs
Manage access to our digital tools and subscriptions
Help track the newsroom freelance budget
Help plan training and development to ensure our journalists are learning and growing
Help manage and submit editorial awards submissions
Propose initiatives to improve workplace culture and ensure the newsroom is set up to thrive
Suggest process upgrades and execute on priorities in a timely way to keep the newsroom humming

The right candidate:

Has experience working in newsroom roles and understands how things work across teams and functions, including production, coverage, workflow, and culture
Stays organized, plans ahead, and follows through
Is energized by solving (and avoiding) problems and streamlining processes
Is a natural problem solver and skillful communicator who can escalate challenges before they become major issues and work well with a range of personalities
Knows when to handle an issue independently and when to escalate it to the managing editor and/or editor in chief
Has a strong track record of developing trusting relationships, collaborating, and building consensus
Is flexible and adaptable; can handle emerging and tough situations and conversations with aplomb, sensitivity, good judgment, and discretion
Effectively prioritizes tasks in a fast-paced environment
Communicates professionally and effectively in a hybrid environment

Location: This role can be based anywhere in the US, with a strong preference for our headquarters New York. If you’re based within commuting distance of one of our offices, there will be a minimum of 3 days/week in the office.

Fortune’s perks and benefits include:

22 vacation days, 11 paid holidays and an honor-based sick leave policy
Health, dental, and vision, coverage (90% paid for individuals and families), plus a high-deductible health plan option where Fortune contributes to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and a mental-health benefit
401(k) plan
Generous parental leave
Dependent care/health care/commuter FSAs, and cell phone benefits
Tuition reimbursement program and other professional development resources
An array of cultural initiatives including Employee Resource Groups and a mentorship program
A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture