What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Editor, Leadership (Business Media / Digital Publishing) position at Mediabistro?
New York, NY (Hybrid, Tue-Thu onsite) | Full-Time | $88,500 - $106,000 Bonus
About the Role
A major business media brand is hiring a Senior Editor to own and grow its Leadership section, a high-traffic, contributor-driven franchise built around sharp perspectives and actionable business insights. This editor will manage and coach a large roster of columnists and freelancers, combining strong editorial judgment with a metrics-informed approach to content strategy. The section includes a core group of high-performing writers and a broader bench of contributors with room to grow.
The role sits at the intersection of editing and audience development. Day to day, that means publishing and optimizing daily columns, analyzing performance data to spot trends and opportunities, recruiting new voices, and giving contributors clear, actionable feedback on story selection, framing, headlines, and timing. This is a good fit for an editor who is energized by scaling what works and coaching writers to perform at a higher level.
This position requires in-office presence Tuesday through Thursday at the company's office in Lower Manhattan. The role is covered under the Writers Guild of America East Collective Bargaining Agreement. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.
What the Role Covers
- Owning the editorial and growth strategy for the Leadership section, with accountability for both editorial quality and traffic performance
- Editing, optimizing, and publishing daily columns, ensuring content is sharp, authoritative, and positioned for maximum reach
- Managing and coaching a large roster of columnists and freelance writers, providing editorial direction, performance feedback, and best-practice guidance
- Analyzing audience data and performance metrics using tools like Google Analytics and Parse.ly to identify trends, opportunities, and underperforming areas
- Sharing actionable insights with contributors on story selection, framing, headlines, formats, and timing
- Recruiting, evaluating, and onboarding new columnists with strong expertise, distinctive voices, and audience appeal
- Collaborating with audience and social teams to improve distribution, discoverability, and overall impact
Qualifications
- 5 years of digital editorial experience
- Demonstrated track record of growing audience and traffic through editing and performance-focused strategy
- Experience managing, editing, and coaching freelance writers or contributors at scale
- Fluency in analytics and performance tools such as Google Analytics and Parse.ly
- Excellent editorial instincts, particularly around story framing, headlines, and audience relevance
- Clear, confident communicator who can motivate writers in a performance-driven environment
- Highly organized and comfortable balancing daily publishing with longer-term growth initiatives
- Genuine interest in entrepreneurship, leadership, and modern business
To Apply
- Visit Mediabistro for full details and application instructions.