Editor-In-Chief, International Business Times

International Business Times (IBT) is seeking a passionate Editor-in-Chief for the United States edition to oversee the publication's original U.S. coverage of business news, trends, and events that are relevant to IBT readers in the U.S. and worldwide. The Editor-in-Chief is expected to manage and lead the publication's team of reporters from the New York City newsroom. The U.S. Editor-in-Chief will be responsible for setting the editorial voice and direction of the U.S. edition in a fast-paced 24/7 environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Leading the editorial team: The U.S. Editor-in-Chief is responsible for hiring, raising, managing a team of reporters and editor.
• Developing and executing the editorial strategy: The U.S. Editor-in-Chief must work closely with IBT's other editorial staff to develop and execute an editorial strategy that aligns with the publication's mission and goals.
• Overseeing the publication's business news coverage: The U.S. Editor-in-Chief must ensure that the publication is covering key business news and events in the United States, and that the coverage is accurate, balanced, and informative.
• The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for original content.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key sources: The U.S. Editor-in-Chief is expected to build and maintain relationships with key sources within the business world, such as executives, analysts, and economists. This includes identifying and cultivating relationships with external partners, such as other media outlets, government agencies, and industry experts, in order to identify and pursue newsworthy stories, go after facts and to promote IBT's coverage.
• Work with other IBT teams to develop and improve the delivery of content through various media.
• Ensuring editorial standards are met.

Overall, the U.S. Editor-in-Chief of International Business Times (IBT) for the United States edition must be an individual passionate for true and fearless journalism, a leader with excellent editorial judgment and a thorough understanding of the business world.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $100,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10004: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person