Automotive News, an influential and dynamic news organization owned by Crain Communications Inc., is seeking a world-class journalist to play a key role in our ongoing coverage of transportation technology and mobility. This position calls for an experienced editor with high integrity and several years of proven experience in technology and/or business journalism for credible news organizations. This editor will assist the mobility team leader in all aspects of leading coverage of transportation technology and mobility.
Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a track record of meticulous editing. Candidates must be team players and capable of balancing real-time coverage and long-term priorities and projects. While this is primarily a 9-to-5 job, this position will require occasional work off hours when news breaks.
This position can be based remotely. It offers excellent pay and benefits.
Basic Qualifications
- Must be based in the United States.
- Minimum of five years of successful professional journalism experience with credible, respected news organizations.
- Proven track record in meticulous editing and finding compelling ways to position content across platforms
- Must be able to work quickly and accurately.
- Exemplary teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant program.
Preferences
- At least five years of editing experience for credible news organizations.
- Expertise in shepherding content and coverage related to the transportation, technology or energy industries.
- Exemplary track record in collaboration across news organization departments.
- Experience using Chartbeat and other audience-analytics tools in engaging readers and evaluating performance of coverage.
