News Director

Job Summary

A company is looking for a News Director to lead the generation of unique news and insights from its product suite.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft an annual coverage plan with clear commitments and goals for increased news coverage
• Hire, train, and manage a globally distributed editorial team to produce daily news content
• Collaborate with various internal teams to ensure timely publication of insights and monitor user engagement

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of business journalism experience, including 2 years as an editor in a relevant publishing environment
• Experience in data-driven journalism, leveraging proprietary data for editorial content
• Proven ability to manage high-performing, globally distributed editorial teams
• Familiarity with process management and developing subject-matter expertise rapidly
• Experience in leveraging automation technologies to enhance editorial workflows