Sr. Editor, Private Equity

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If you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you.

About the Role:

As a member of the Editorial team, you will spend each day immersed in the private markets, aiming to help our customers be better investors, advisors, and market participants. The work you will do plays a direct role in the evolution of the industry! 

Everyone on our team is supported by a flexible work environment and a culture that promotes curiosity, collaboration, and professional development. We prioritize recognition and respect across all roles and have a high level of camaraderie. The fast-growing nature of our organization provides ample opportunity to advance in your career and explore what interests you. 

As we continue investing in the talent of our group, our coverage has evolved rapidly over multiple industries and geographies. Our insights are routinely cited by top-tier publications and sought after by prominent players in the financial markets. In addition to publishing timely market insights, we also partner closely with our Product, Engineering, and Data Operations teams to continually enhance our datasets and develop unique tools that have a material impact on our customers’ workflows. There is no better time to join us! 

PitchBook's News team is looking for a Sr. Editor, Private Equity who is deeply familiar with the private equity industry and has excellent writing and editing skills and a passion for developing reporters. You will be responsible for directing our News team’s coverage of the private equity ecosystem and editing articles in addition to your own reporting.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Guide and mentor a team of reporters, ensuring consistent quality and depth across our private equity coverage
Collaborate with stakeholders to shape the editorial strategy, identifying emerging trends and key themes in private equity, private credit, and infrastructure
Provide in-depth analysis and context around private equity fundraising, dealmaking, fund performance, and the economic, regulatory, and other forces shaping the market
Work closely with research and data analysts to turn complex data sets into accessible and visually compelling stories
Assign and edit articles that maintain editorial standards and appeal to private equity fund managers and institutional investors
Plan and deliver coverage in step with the publishing schedule of our daily newsletter
Lead regular team meetings and guide the story selection process
Conduct quarterly performance reviews
Travel to conferences and team leadership meetings as needed
Engage with the private equity industry and obsess over strategies to grow our audience
Excellent communication skills and strong cross-team collaboration—all executed in a way that engenders a positive working culture
Contribute to a positive working culture through professionalism, accountability, and an ability to manage complex tasks and foster collaboration
Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors
Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested

Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
7+ years of experience in journalism, with a focus on private equity, M&A, or financial markets
Deep understanding of private equity, fundraising, M&A activity, and market dynamics
Proficiency in interpreting financial data and trends, with experience working alongside data teams to enhance storytelling
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a sharp eye for detail and an ability to translate complex information into engaging stories
Experience mentoring or managing reporters and collaborating with others to plan news coverage
Previous experience working in a newsroom or a similar fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
Familiarity with online content management systems and basic project management software
Familiarity with Associated Press or in-house style guides
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, including in-depth knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel, with the ability to pick up new systems and software easily
Ability to work at least three days per week from PitchBook’s San Francisco office

Benefits + Compensation at PitchBook:

Physical Health

Comprehensive health benefits
Additional medical wellness incentives
STD, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance

Emotional Health

Paid sabbatical program after four years
Paid family and paternity leave
Annual educational stipend
Ability to apply for tuition reimbursement
CFA exam stipend
Robust training programs on industry and soft skills
Employee assistance program
Generous allotment of vacation days, sick days, and volunteer days

Social Health

Matching gifts program
Employee resource groups
Subsidized emergency childcare
Dependent Care FSA
Company-wide events
Employee referral bonus program
Quarterly team building events

Financial Health

401k match
Shared ownership employee stock program
Monthly transportation stipend

*Please be aware the above PitchBook benefit and perk offerings are subject to corresponding plan and policy documents and may change during the course of your employment.

Compensation

Annual base salary: $140,000-$160,000
Target annual bonus percentage: 10%