Senior Editor, Business

Inc. Business Media is looking for a senior editor who will publish business articles and multimedia on Inc.com that will drive traffic and serve its readers, working closely with members of the editorial staff and freelance columnists. The senior editor will plan and manage packages, series, and other editorial projects for all platforms, including Inc. Business Media’s print magazine, and sponsored packages to meet editorial goals. They may be asked to assist with programming the homepage or managing the Columnist Desk.

This position is represented by the Inc. Business Media and Fast Company union the Writers Guild of America-East.

Salary range: $82,000-$115,000 + bonus eligible. Compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, industry, and education.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Edits and mentors reporters and other editorial staff
Coaches columnists to drive traffic and meet Inc. Business Media editorial standards
Helps reporters develop story ideas and approves pitches
Analyzes traffic and social data to program the Inc.com homepage
Collaborates with social media team to promote content
Writes must-click headlines
Manages editorial packages
Oversees reporters, web producers and other editorial staff
Manages columnist relationships

Qualifications

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Zeal for web analytics
Experience in data-driven decision-making
Talent for writing web headlines
Editing skills
News judgment
Intuitive grasp of what gets shared online
Facility with visual storytelling and video
Dedication to web journalism
3-4 years as a business or financial journalist