Sr Sub-Editor News
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Job Description
At PitchBook we are always looking forward. We continue to innovate evolve and invest in ourselves to bring out the best in everyone. Were deeply collaborative and thrive on the excitement energy and fun that reverberates throughout the company.
Our extensive learning programs and mentorship opportunities help us create a culture of curiosity that pushes us to always find new solutions and better ways of doing things. The combination of a rapidly evolving industry and our high ambitions means theres going to be some ambiguity along the way but we excel when we challenge ourselves. Were willing to take risks fail fast and do it all over again in the pursuit of excellence.
If you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done PitchBook is the place for you.
About the Role:
PitchBook News is a growing team of writers and editors who produce compelling journalism with original insights. We shine a light on fascinating people companies and market trends leveraging our bestinclass datasets on the private equity and venture capital markets to engage our audience. As a team we pride ourselves on being endlessly curious and building a collaborative and readerfocused culture driven toward excellence.
PitchBooks News team is looking for a Sr. SubEditor News with impeccable attention to detail exceptional communication skills experience in business and financial news and enthusiasm for breaking news the written word and teamwork. You will be responsible for editing producing and performing general quality assurance on PitchBooks newsletter and articles covering the private markets.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Edit articles and newsletters for an audience of professionals working in private equity and venture capital; rewrite and reshape headlines and leads to engage and inform readers
- Ensure that stories meet PitchBook editorial standards for accuracy spelling and grammar
- Help prioritize daily editing assignments within a global editing team
- Collaborate with other editors to execute on PitchBook News content strategy and continue developing best practices for content production and publication
- Follow and enforce editing standards across multiple content types and content management systems
- Produce and publish newsletters using PitchBook production systems
- Edit data visualizations for accuracy and style consistency
- Train and help develop newer copy editors and earlycareer writers
- Use project management tools to plan and execute publication processes
- Help coordinate with crossfunctional teams to manage the placement of sponsored or PitchBook promotional content into the newsletter
- Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors
- Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree
- 3 years of editing experience in a financial news environment
- Passion for private capital markets including private equity venture capital and private credit
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with financial markets terminology and content
- Previous experience working with data or datadriven content
- Familiarity with online content management systems and basic project management software
- Familiarity with Associated Press or inhouse style guides
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
Benefits at PitchBook:
Physical Health
- Private medical insurance
- Dental scheme
- Additional medical wellness incentives
- Life cover
Emotional Health
- Paid sabbatical program after four years
- Paid parental leave
- Education subsidies
- Robust training programs on industry and soft skills
- Minimum 25 days annual leave and volunteer days
Social Health
- Employee resource groups
- Companywide events
- Employee referral bonus program
- Quarterly team building events
Financial Health
- 10 Pension contribution
- Income protection
- Shared ownership employee stock program
- Transportation stipend
*Please be aware the above PitchBook benefit and perk offerings are subject to corresponding plan and policy documents and may change during the course of your employment.
Working Conditions:
We believe our business and our culture are strongest when we work together in person. We also know that its helpful to have some flexibility to work remotely. Most roles work in the office 3 days/week and some are expected to work in the office 45 days/week. The current expectation for this role is that you are working in the office 3days/week and that you are in the office fulltime during the training period for which the length varies by role. During an initial phone screen the team will discuss expectations for this specific position.
The job conditions for this position are in a standard office setting. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an ongoing basis throughout the day. Limited corporate travel may be required to remote offices or other business meetings and events.
Life At PB:
We are consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work and our culture is at the heart of our success. Its our fundamental belief that people do and create great things and that people are the cornerstone of prosperity. We believe that proactively seeking out different points of view listening to others learning and reflecting on what weve heard creates a sense of belonging within PitchBook and strengthens the PitchBook community.
We are excited to get to know you and your background. Concerned that you might not meet every requirement We encourage you to still apply as you might be the right candidate for the role or other roles at PitchBook.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
