Business Editor

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, is seeking a Business Editor to join our newsroom in Washington, D.C. This role oversees the business and policy coverage, guiding reporters who cover taxes, finance, technology, health care and more.

You’ll craft non-partisan stories and newsletters and help shape our top lobbyists list. The ideal candidate has national media experience, strong editing skills, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field.
• Familiarity with SEO and analytics tools preferred.
• Experience with online publishing platforms is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of political and policy-oriented news.

Responsibilities

• Oversee several reporters who contribute regularly to our business section.
• Edit articles for clarity, accuracy, style, grammar and adherence to The Hill's editorial standards.
• Ensure the business section of our print issue is plotted out and filled.
• Pitch story and newsletter ideas, assist in front-line editing.
• Help create our top lobbyist list.

Skills

Policy news

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Journalistic editing

SEO familiarity

Analytics tools

Online publishing platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Job description

The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, is seeking a Business Editor to join our newsroom. The successful applicant will oversee The Hill’s business and policy coverage, working closely with reporters who handle stories on taxes, finance, technology, health care and other issues. They will be responsible for our business section that appears in the print version of The Hill, and will play a large role in our annual top lobbyists lists. On a daily basis, they will work with other reporters and editors to generate ideas and craft and refine non-partisan stories and newsletters, with a focus on business and politics. The position is based at our Washington, D.C., offices and is full-time. We’re looking for someone with a hard work ethic, good time-management skills and the ability to write and edit headlines and copy that sizzle. The ideal applicant has a strong background in reporting or editing at a national media company, a high metabolism for rapidly changing news, a deep interest in how The Hill can stand out and agility to quickly switch between various tasks.

Requirements & skills

• Excellent knowledge of political & policy-oriented news, closely tracking our competitors' work.
• Strong attention to detail and comfortable suggesting edits both big and small.
• Committed to a \"whole team\" approach utilizing your knowledge and skills and those of others.
• A bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field.
• Familiarity with SEO, analytics tools preferred.
• Experience working with online publishing platforms a plus.

Specific duties & responsibilities

• Oversee several reporters who contribute regularly to our business section.
• Edit articles for clarity, accuracy, style, grammar and adherence to The Hill's editorial standards.
• Ensure the business section of our print issue is plotted out and filled.
• Pitch story and newsletter ideas, assist in front-line editing.
• Help create our top lobbyist list.

About The Hill

Established in 1994, The Hill is the country's definitive digital source for non-partisan political news and information. Inside the Beltway, it's known as an essential, agenda-setting read for lawmakers and influencers. Beyond the Capitol, The Hill's trusted content is shared more often on social media than any other political news brand in America. Our properties include TheHill.com, reaching a monthly audience of 41M; Hill.TV, the largest independent video platform within the Beltway with 1.4B annual views; The Hill's print edition, one of the most influential sources for law and policy makers; Elevate Studios, creating breakthrough branded content offerings for leading marketers; and The Hill Events, which hosted 70 virtual events last year, featuring 92 Members of Congress and 88 industry leaders in meaningful policy discussions.

About Nexstar Media Group

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 316,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America's largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with more than 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people.

Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $79,000.00 based upon experience

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.