Data Editor

Crain Communications; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a meticulous data editor to enhance data offerings across regional publications. This role involves overseeing data collection, managing a small research team, and collaborating with newsroom editors to ensure data products meet audience needs. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with a strong background in data curation and project management. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering trusted insights and innovative digital offerings that empower business leaders to make informed decisions.

Benefits

Retirement Plan Contributions

Bonus Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of newsroom or data-related experience required.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data collection, surveys, and database management.
• Identify newsworthy insights and present findings engagingly.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Data Collection

Project Management

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Legendary Data

Job description

Description

Crain Communications is seeking a meticulous and analytical data editor to oversee the strategy and execution of our lists and data offerings across our regional business publications: Crain’s Chicago Business, Crain’s Cleveland Business, Crain’s Detroit Business, Crain’s Grand Rapids Business and Crain’s New York Business. This role will be critical in transforming our comprehensive databases, as well as our signature lists – such as the area's largest privately held businesses and fastest-growing companies – into premium digital offerings.

As a data editor, you will report to the director of audience engagement, working closely to develop and implement best practices in data collection, digital publishing and audience engagement strategies. You will manage a small team of researchers while also contributing directly through your own research.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee data collection, surveys and database management processes
• Identify newsworthy insights within data and develop engaging ways to present these findings to our audience
• Manage a small team of researchers, emphasizing accuracy, timeliness and relevance.
• Collaborate with newsroom editors and the audience engagement team to ensure data products meet the informational needs of our readers

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of newsroom or data-related experience
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills with a meticulous approach to data collection and curation
• Experience managing surveys, research projects and databases
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Familiarity with Legendary Data or a similar survey tool is a plus

This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Pay Transparency Disclosure:

The estimated salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000. The final salary offering will take into account a wide range of factors, including experience, accomplishments and location. The salary range provided should not be considered as a salary limit or cap. In addition to base salary, Crain also offers competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.

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Brand Overview:

For more than 30 years, the sole mission of Crain’s Chicago Business has been to provide local business news and information to Chicago’s most influential executives. In print, online, through in-person events, mobile or video, Crain’s Chicago Business is Where the Who’s Who Read What’s What.

About Crain Communications:

Crain Communications is a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 24 media brands that provide indispensable coverage and data for professionals globally and across sectors, including advertising, automotive, finance, healthcare, staffing, and workforce solutions. Many of Crain’s brands are the most influential media properties in the industries and communities they serve, including Ad Age, Automotive News, Pensions & Investments, Modern Healthcare, Staffing Industry Analysts, as well as Crain’s regional business brands. For more than a century, our dedication to deep sector expertise and journalistic integrity has enabled us to provide trusted insights across all our platforms, empowering today’s business leaders to make industry-shaping decisions. To learn more about Crain Communications, visit crain.com.

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