The Yahoo Finance team is seeking a seasoned and strategic Senior Editor to lead a team of reporters covering the biggest stories shaping markets, industries, and the economy. This leadership role is ideal for an experienced editor with sharp news judgment, a passion for financial news, and a proven ability to guide fast-paced, high-impact coverage. If you thrive on breaking news, love collaborating across teams, and are eager to help shape the editorial voice and strategy of a leading financial news platform, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
Work in our New York City office at least three days per week
Lead a team of reporters to move quickly covering stories related to public and private companies, specific industry sectors, and other topics relevant to investors
Edit breaking news stories and planned coverage
Use strong news judgment to assign stories and approve or reject pitches
Bring a competitive spirit to be fast and accurate on timely stories
Communicate story ideas across the newsroom to coordinate coverage with video, graphics, social, and newsletter teams
Contribute to data viz projects on beats under purview
Leverage data to improve the coverage of individual reporters
Write original content as needed
Required Qualifications
At least 7 years experience working as an editor at a national news organization
People management experience
Comprehensive understanding of editorial best practices and style guides
Strong framing and headline writing skills
Strong communication skills
Strong copy editing skills
Strong news judgment and an ability to make real-time decisions
Track record of success in a fast-paced newsroom
Deep experience with and a passion for financial news
Ability to work in person in our New York City office at least three days per week and as coverage needs require
Preferred Qualifications
B.A. preferred or equivalent job experience
Editorial SEO knowledge is a plus
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The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.
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The compensation for this position ranges from $90,750.00 - $188,750.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience.The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.Currently work for Yahoo? Please apply on our internal career site.
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