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Crain Communications is hiring: Editor in New York

Crain Communications
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2025

Description

Overall Objective :

Crain Currency seeks a dynamic leader and experienced editor to play a pivotal role in the growth and development of a digital platform aimed at family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. The ideal candidate for this relatively new brand within a major media company must operate at a high level, executing the strategic direction set in collaboration with the publisher / executive editor. Strong editing skills, along with the ability to identify content that will engage and grow our audience, are essential.

Primary Responsibilities :

The Editor will report to the Executive Editor and collaborate closely with the editor of Pensions & Investments, Crain Currency's sister publication, to share insights and align content strategy across the Crain portfolio.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Drive an audience-first content strategy throughout the newsroom.
  • Oversee the day-to-day development, production, and distribution of digital content through the website, newsletters, and alerts.
  • Work with the publisher / executive editor to develop a newsletter strategy aimed at driving membership and engagement.
  • Identify and manage the production of long-term and short-term feature articles and special reports to keep our audience informed of trends affecting family offices and the ultra-high-net-worth market.
  • Work with the publisher / executive editor to program Crain Currency events and represent Crain Currency at industry gatherings.
  • Manage an advisory board to inform content and event strategies.

Performance Objectives & Key Challenges :

  • Successfully scale the Crain Currency platform by building a loyal audience and growing engagement.
  • Develop and refine a high-impact newsletter strategy that drives subscriptions and engagement.
  • Maintain a high standard of editorial quality while working under tight deadlines.
  • Establish Crain Currency as a trusted authority in the family office and ultra-high-net-worth market.
  • Build and manage a team of freelancers.
  • Required Qualifications :

  • At least 5 years of relevant editing experience.
  • Outstanding news judgment and demonstrated experience leading creative daily news coverage that builds and serves a loyal, engaged audience.
  • Proven experience as a newsroom manager, with a track record of hiring, mentoring, and inspiring journalists.
  • Strong understanding of financial services, particularly as it relates to family offices and the ultra-high-net-worth space.
  • Excellent editing skills and the ability to work effectively under deadline pressure.
  • Ability to think strategically and act quickly on new digital audience growth opportunities.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience developing and managing live and virtual events.
  • Strong network within the financial services and ultra-high-net-worth community.
  • Experience building editorial advisory boards and leveraging them for content development.
  • Familiarity with multimedia content production (podcasts, video, etc.).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred.
  • Travel Requirements :

  • Travel to industry events and Crain Currency programming will be required (estimated 10-20%).
  • This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

    Pay Transparency Disclosure :

    The estimated salary range for this position is $90,000 to $130,000. The final salary offering will take into account a wide range of factors, including experience, accomplishments, and location. The salary range provided should not be considered as a salary limit or cap. In addition to base salary, Crain also offers competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.

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    About Crain Communications :

    Crain Communications is a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 24 media brands that provide indispensable coverage and data for professionals globally and across sectors, including advertising, automotive, finance, healthcare, staffing, and workforce solutions. Many of Crain’s brands are the most influential media properties in the industries and communities they serve, including Ad Age, Automotive News, Pensions & Investments, Modern Healthcare, Staffing Industry Analysts, as well as Crain’s regional business brands. For more than a century, our dedication to deep sector expertise and journalistic integrity has enabled us to provide trusted insights across all our platforms, empowering today’s business leaders to make industry-shaping decisions. To learn more about Crain Communications, visit crain.com .

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    Salary : $90,000 - $130,000

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