Deputy Editor, Business Insider Live

About the Role:
Business Insider is seeking a Deputy Editor for BI Live our new live journalism and events division. We produce impactful editorially driven and immersive events that convene leaders and spark meaningful conversations. This person will play a foundational role in scaling our editorial work into live journalism.

This strategic role is integral to shaping and executing high-impact events interviews and content formats that elevate our editorial voice and drive thought leadership on the global stage.

Reporting to the Editorial Director of BI Live youll work closely with colleagues in the newsroom and also across departments such as marketing production and sales to create exceptional live experiences. This role is based in our New York City HQ with a minimum of 3 in-office days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Curate recruit and manage high-profile newsmakers for BI Live events.
• Working across the newsroom develop formats and session ideas that reflect BIs editorial pillars: technology the workplace health side hustles wealth and kitchen table economics.
• Be the full owner of scripts run-of-shows and briefing docs for moderators and executive speakers collaborating closely with our journalists on building the best newsmaking conversations
• Support on-site logistics including speaker prep call sheets and legal team coordination
• Work with the editorial director and a cross-functional team in the newsroom on the creation of a talent lab where you will identify train and support in-house journalists to lead live events in various formats including moderating panels hosting videos and participating in smaller subscriber events designed for audience engagement.
• Ensure editorial integrity and brand alignment across all programming.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor events to inform future strategy. Attend key events with the goal to cultivate sources to participate in events.
• Travel and support events as needed.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 7 years of experience in live content development or journalism with a strong track record in booking exclusive interviews.
• A robust network of sources and contacts across business tech entertainment sports health and media.
• Superb writing communication and project management skills. Enthusiasm for rolling up your sleeves and believing that no task is too small when building a business
• Track record of executing high-level programming and working cross-functionally.
• Experience coordinating with executive leadership sponsors and key external talent.

Salary & Benefits:

• Base salary: $128000 - $148000 (dependent on relevant expertise and industry network).
• Unlimited PTO 10 paid holidays and 16 weeks of parental leave.
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance plans.
• Matched and vested 401k plan.
• Access to resources for financial planning guidance family planning services mental health reach-out and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Additional benefits include commuter benefits phone reimbursement gym membership discounts and more.

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