Deputy Editor, Special Projects

Full Time
New York, NY 10011
Posted
Job description

Insider is hiring a Deputy Editor for Special Projects to help this talented team build on its success and grow.

The deputy editor will oversee a busy team of editors creating and launching multichannel editorial series across a broad range of topics across the Business, Service, and Life divisions.

Insider's special projects team is responsible for creating ambitious and award-winning series such as 100 People Transforming Business, The Well-Designed Life, Women of Means, Financing a Sustainable Future, and Master your Money.

The deputy editor will be expected to turn ideas into creative editorial packages through collaboration with design, social, events, video, and other teams. This person will be comfortable sharing Insider's special editorial plans and vision across the company, with commercial functions such as marketing and sales.

The successful candidate will be comfortable with venturing into new topics and storytelling formats. This editor will also demonstrate excellent judgment, and be able to navigate complex projects with multiple, invested stakeholders, calmly and creatively.

We're looking for someone with a demonstrated track record of successfully managing teams and who will enjoy acting as a leader, manager, and motivator in a fast-paced environment where innovation and experimentation are encouraged.

The ideal candidate has:

  • An excellent editorial background and proven experience working at a leadership level across teams and geographies at a digital publication.
  • An ability to envision and bring to life large-scale projects, on time and on budget.
  • Comfort driving consensus, and making tough calls and decisions. This is a position with many strong people in the mix, and decisive leadership is critical.
  • Familiarity working with UX developers, designers, and photographers to create exceptional reader experiences.
  • A personal network of talented freelancers who can be tapped to support large-scale projects.
  • A spirit of collaboration, accustomed to communicating and working across teams within editorial, as well as marketing, sales, and other corporate functions.
  • Enthusiasm for bringing people together around complex projects.
  • Experience working in multiple content formats including events, video, audio, and social.
  • Superior organizational and communication skills, with impeccable attention to detail.
  • An appreciation for Insider and what we do.

Are you passionate about this opportunity, but worried that you don't have 100% of the experience we're looking for? We still want to hear from you! Apply online and let us know why you would make a great addition to the Insider community.

The salary range for this position is $110,000-$160,000. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. Insider offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits.

Are you passionate about this opportunity, but worried that you don't have 100% of the experience we're looking for? We still want to hear from you! Apply online and let us know why you would make a great addition to the Insider community.

About Us: Insider Inc. is the global media company behind Insider and an ever-growing family of brands. Our mission is to inform and inspire the digital generation and become the most influential journalism brand in the world. We reach an audience of more than 375 million users with our stories, which command attention and inspire action.
Our core value is effectiveness. We make things happen. We listen to each other, learn from each other, and take risks together. We understand that a diverse set of perspectives and an inclusive environment are critical to our success. All of this helps us get better every day. Check out our mission, values, and culture page to learn more.

Insider Inc supports a distributed workforce that allows for varied work locations. Many roles are eligible for 100% remote or hybrid remote/office work unless otherwise noted.

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