What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Editor position at The Information?
About The Information
The Information is the go-to source of in-depth reporting for the most influential leaders in technology and business. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, our original, high-quality journalism has the power to inform the most consequential decisions shaping our future, and we’ve built a community of 700,000 active readers who depend on us to do just that. We have a financially healthy business, plenty of capital, and big ambitions to grow our team and business.
About The Role
The Information is seeking a News Editor to help plan, shape, and elevate our fast-growing body of journalism. This role is ideal for a high-energy editor who thrives on breaking news, loves collaboration, and brings exceptional organizational skills to a dynamic newsroom.
You’ll work closely with our reporters and editors to ensure every story- from quick-turn scoops to deeply reported features- is published and packaged in the most timely and impactful way. You’ll also collaborate with new teams, such as TITV, The Information’s video division, to extend our journalism across formats and platforms.
This position offers the chance to be at the center of a newsroom that’s expanding rapidly, with more than 40 reporters and editors around the world and significant growth planned for 2026.
What You’ll Do
At The Information, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a team of passionate professionals, shaping the future of tech and business journalism. We’re committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment where innovative ideas thrive. If you’re excited about the chance to make an impact with your marketing expertise and help grow a brand that’s setting the standard for quality journalism, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, including:
The salary range posted is based on the company's good faith belief at the time of the posting. Actual compensation may vary above or below this range based on factors such as location, work experience, and skill level.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to diversity and to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages.
The Information is the go-to source of in-depth reporting for the most influential leaders in technology and business. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, our original, high-quality journalism has the power to inform the most consequential decisions shaping our future, and we’ve built a community of 700,000 active readers who depend on us to do just that. We have a financially healthy business, plenty of capital, and big ambitions to grow our team and business.
About The Role
The Information is seeking a News Editor to help plan, shape, and elevate our fast-growing body of journalism. This role is ideal for a high-energy editor who thrives on breaking news, loves collaboration, and brings exceptional organizational skills to a dynamic newsroom.
You’ll work closely with our reporters and editors to ensure every story- from quick-turn scoops to deeply reported features- is published and packaged in the most timely and impactful way. You’ll also collaborate with new teams, such as TITV, The Information’s video division, to extend our journalism across formats and platforms.
This position offers the chance to be at the center of a newsroom that’s expanding rapidly, with more than 40 reporters and editors around the world and significant growth planned for 2026.
What You’ll Do
- Lead daily editorial meetings and help set newsroom coverage priorities.
- Track and assess competitive coverage to inform editorial strategy.
- Oversee newsroom-wide editorial projects and initiatives.
- Edit and craft sharp, engaging headlines and story presentations.
- Collaborate with teams across The Information to adapt and amplify our journalism across formats.
- Partner with the Editor-in-Chief to ensure stories are delivered with timeliness, precision, and impact.
- Proven experience managing news coverage and guiding teams of reporters through a fast-paced, complex news cycle.
- Strong editorial judgment and the ability to help deliver impactful, high-quality journalism under deadline.
- Experience using and interpreting audience data, and enthusiasm for partnering with our data team to analyze and present insights. Skilled at writing compelling, accurate headlines and copy that attract readers without resorting to clickbait.
- Exceptional coordination and communication skills, able to motivate teams and bring out their best work under pressure.
- Comfortable with rapid context switching and collaborating across a wide range of topics, including cross-functional work with business teams.
- Based in San Francisco or New York; this is a hybrid role with in-office attendance required three days per week.
At The Information, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a team of passionate professionals, shaping the future of tech and business journalism. We’re committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment where innovative ideas thrive. If you’re excited about the chance to make an impact with your marketing expertise and help grow a brand that’s setting the standard for quality journalism, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, including:
- Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents
- Medical coverage that includes fertility care and $0 copays for in-office mental health visits with in-network providers
- Paid parental leave to support and empower new parents
- Generous paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
- 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Fitness and wellness stipend to encourage a healthy lifestyle
- Monthly cell phone reimbursement
- Company-sponsored lunches in the office every Monday
- Commuter benefits
- A supportive, inclusive, and diverse work environment with a zero-tolerance policy for harassment
The salary range posted is based on the company's good faith belief at the time of the posting. Actual compensation may vary above or below this range based on factors such as location, work experience, and skill level.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to diversity and to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages.
Salary : $200,000 - $250,000