Editorial Director @Inc.

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Inc. is looking for an editorial director who will serve as a key newsroom leader in bringing our excellent business journalism to life through community initiatives, signature brand events, and recognition programs, most notably Inc.’s marquee franchise, the Inc. 5000. This role will involve managing a team of enterprising, versatile journalists who adapt our understanding of the world of entrepreneurs into new formats, ranging from panel discussions and networking events that help us better cover themes we also cover editorially, to devising editorial-list projects that give definition and help readers better understand the world of startups and entrepreneurial growth companies. The editorial director will also liaise with various divisions including ad sales, direct-to-consumer, data, product, and design, helping communicate and operationalize strategy and initiatives across the organization.

Salary range: $140,000 - $180,000 + bonus eligible. Compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, industry, and education.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Collaborating with the editor-in-chief to implement the overall strategy and vision for Inc., which starts with journalistic excellence and quality in the context of events, recognition programs, list franchises, and community initiatives
• Managing and directing a team while also coordinating efforts across the broader newsroom among senior editors, writers, designers, photo editors, and reporters
• Overseeing long-term editorial strategy and planning of major franchises, starting with the Inc. 5000 program
• Overseeing editorial aspects of events strategy, including speaker booking and event themes
• Developing new event and list concepts including built-if-sold concepts
• Overseeing related budget, contracts and invoices across all channels (digital, print, events, etc.)
• Setting and holding team members accountable to performance standards
• Taking part in live appearances at Inc. conferences and acting as a representative of the brand at industry events
• Developing and communicating strategy and initiatives across the organization
• Providing the ad sales team with content ideas as needed for RFPs, proposals, etc.
• Developing, in collaboration with the editor-in-chief, career development and enrichment for editorial staff
• Setting and driving the cultural tone for Inc.’s editorial operations, ensuring alignment with Mansueto Ventures's values

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