News Editor

The Information is seeking a News Editor to help plan, shape, and elevate our fast-growing body of journalism. This role is ideal for a high-energy editor who thrives on breaking news, loves collaboration, and brings exceptional organizational skills to a dynamic newsroom.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing news coverage and guiding teams of reporters through a fast-paced, complex news cycle.
• Strong editorial judgment and the ability to help deliver impactful, high-quality journalism under deadline.
• Experience using and interpreting audience data, and enthusiasm for partnering with our data team to analyze and present insights.
• Skilled at writing compelling, accurate headlines and copy that attract readers without resorting to clickbait.
• Exceptional coordination and communication skills, able to motivate teams and bring out their best work under pressure.
• Comfortable with rapid context switching and collaborating across a wide range of topics, including cross-functional work with business teams.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents
• Medical coverage that includes fertility care and $0 copays for in-office mental health visits with in-network providers
• Paid parental leave
• Generous paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Fitness and wellness stipend to encourage a healthy lifestyle
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Company-sponsored lunches in the office every Monday
• Commuter benefits
• A supportive, inclusive, and diverse work environment with a zero-tolerance policy for harassment