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AP Executive are working with a high-growth financial markets platform who are seeking a highly experienced Editor who will report directly to the Chief Editor and help shape our editorial strategy in the crypto space while preparing for future expansion into new markets. You will manage the end-to-end editorial process, ensure the production of top-tier content, and guide writers to produce creative, insightful stories. If you have a proven track record in journalism—particularly within finance—or market intelligence and want to make a significant impact in a fast-paced start-up environment, we want to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

Publishing Cycle & Content Management

• Oversee online or print publishing schedules, ensuring all content aligns with strategic goals.
• Manage key content pillars (e.g., crypto, and later commodities and forex), maintaining consistent quality.
• Support the Chief Editor to set goals, KPIs, and expectations for both short-term and long-term editorial success.

Writing & Editing

• Proofread, edit, and improve stories contributed by staff writers and freelancers to maintain exceptional standards for clarity, depth, and journalistic integrity.
• Write breaking news stories and take responsibility to deliver articles autonomously if the news flow/staffing situation requires.
• Oversee layout (integration with design, photography).

Collaboration & Editorial Process

• Contribute to editorial meetings short- and longer-term editorial planning.
• Shepherd staff writers and freelancers through the editorial process
• Continuous seeking operational efficiency while fostering healthy and productive inter-personal relationships.
• Cooperate and liaise with analysts.

Content Strategy & Distribution

• Define compelling story angles and generate attention-grabbing headlines tailored to our target audience.
• Stay abreast of crypto trends and, in time, commodities/forex developments to propose timely, innovative content ideas.
• Ensure content is published in line with related SEO objectives and content analytics to enhance visibility
• Partner with marketing, product, and design teams to ensure editorial content drives user engagement and brand awareness.

Team leadership & development

• Manage multiple deadlines and adhere to a schedule comprising a combination of breaking news and longer form features.
• Help recruit and manage writers, freelancers, and reporters, cultivating a culture of creativity and continuous improvement.
• Provide actionable feedback, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for junior staff.

Standards, Ethics & Compliance

• Exercise content oversight and quality control.
• Reinforce editorial guidelines, style, and voice; ensure these standards are upheld across all content.
• Contribute knowledge of media law, ethics.

Qualifications

Experience & Expertise

• Proven working experience as an Editor, with 8+ years in journalism, editing, or related roles (at least 3 in a senior/leadership capacity).
• Crypto/Finance Focus: Robust understanding of cryptocurrency, blockchain, and fintech trends—or a strong interest in learning. Exposure to commodities or forex is highly desirable.

Education

• Formal degree in Journalism, Economics, Finance, or related fields is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Advanced degrees or finance qualifications a bonus.
• Extensive professional experience may substitute for formal education.

Skills & Tools

• Outstanding writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Experience with office and publishing applications, project management tools.
• Proven familiarity with SEO and social media best practices.
• Excellent written skills in English
• Other languages may strengthen your application, especially if relevant to news gathering from online sources and people active in crypto markets.

Soft skills

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask in a deadline-driven environment while showing consideration for others.
• Ability to operate inside ad dynamic newsroom setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, vital for cross-team collaboration with editors and analysts.
• Curiosity and creativity to explore emerging, less-covered topics in the crypto world.

To apply for this position please send your CV and portfolio of work to Don Fletcher via [email protected]

Please note that the name of the hiring company will remain confidential until first interview due to commercial sensitivities

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