Features Editor - Digital
New York, NY
Posted Jan 11, 2016 - Requisition No. 48434
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Bloomberg Media is looking for a Features Editor to join the team responsible for the creation of long form feature stories at its flagship online publication. The role requires a commitment to the best journalistic practices, impeccable judgment under fire, fantastic taste, and strong collaboration skills. An appreciation for traditional media paired with a passion for digital storytelling is essential for success.
This person will have the ability to:
- Develop and manage relationships with fantastic freelance contributors
- Work with freelance and staff writers on story development, from pitch to publication
- Coordinate with designers, video teams, and other teams on story execution
- Maintain an ongoing calendar of feature stories
- Coordinate with BusinessWeek magazine and other teams on cross-platform projects
This person will need to have:
- A highly developed editorial sensibility and the ability to successfully work as part of a team of editors working on long-term projects.
- Over three years Features Editors Experience working at multiple levels of the newsroom - from reporter to top editor - is a plus.
- Experience working on the web with a significant emphasis on long form multimedia storytelling.