Managing Editor, Pursuits Job at Avature in New York

Avature; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company seeks a Managing Editor to oversee and expand their global lifestyle and culture coverage. The ideal candidate will have extensive media experience, a strong editorial vision, and leadership skills. They will lead a team of editors and writers while ensuring high-quality journalism across platforms. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare

Paid holidays and time off

401(k) with match

Qualifications

• 10+ years of magazine/news experience, understanding of digital and print media.
• Strong grasp of audience analytics and digital subscription ecosystems.
• Experience managing globally distributed teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Pursuits team; manage and mentor writers and editors.
• Set high standards for quality in lifestyle and culture coverage.
• Collaborate with other teams to produce high-quality editorial products.

Skills

Editorial eye

Team management

Communication skills

Audience analytics

Creativity

Job description

Job Description : Managing Editor at Bloomberg Media

Bloomberg LP has built a significant media business spanning television, digital, magazines, radio, and live events across the globe. During a historic period in the media industry, Bloomberg Media is expanding its global footprint through new innovations, from Originals to the New Economy.

We work diligently and swiftly while maintaining our renowned quality and accuracy. Our culture is open and collaborative, fostering the best in each other and our communities through volunteer projects. Here, you can do exceptional work—work you can't do elsewhere. It's your initiative that makes the difference.

Role Overview

Bloomberg Media seeks a Managing Editor to lead and grow our global lifestyle and culture coverage. The ideal candidate is an experienced journalist and inspiring leader, fluent across digital and print platforms, with a deep understanding of Bloomberg’s audience, a passion for insightful lifestyle and culture journalism, and a broad editorial sensibility.

The Managing Editor will oversee a global team of editors and writers, guide editorial strategy and operations for Pursuits across platforms, and collaborate with other teams to develop new features and products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Pursuits team—hire, manage, and mentor writers, editors, and guest critics; foster a collaborative, ambitious, and inclusive team culture.
• Set and uphold high standards for the quality, distinctiveness, and performance of Bloomberg’s global lifestyle and culture coverage, including travel, food, wellness, arts, and entertainment.
• Collaborate with the Weekend team on idea-driven coverage and with the Explains team on service journalism.
• Work closely with Businessweek editors and art directors to produce the Pursuits section of the magazine at an exceptional quality level.
• Assign, edit, and oversee stories, including soliciting and shaping contributions from across the newsroom.
• Launch new editorial products in collaboration with colleagues across platforms, including audio, video, and events.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of magazine / news experience, with a strong understanding of both digital and print media.
• A clear vision and sharp editorial eye, with passion for a wide range of cultural and lifestyle topics and trends.
• Understanding of the interests and needs of global business readers.
• Proven experience collaborating with newsroom, media platform, product, and commercial teams.
• Strong grasp of audience analytics and digital subscription ecosystems.
• Experience editing magazine features.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, flexibility, and creativity.
• Excellent team management and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• International work experience and / or managing globally distributed teams.

Application and Benefits

If this role excites you, please apply to be notified of the next steps. Bloomberg offers a dynamic, inclusive, and global work environment, with competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare, and support programs for all life stages.

Salary Range : $180,000 - $230,000 USD annually, plus benefits and bonuses.

Our benefits include merit increases, incentive compensation, paid holidays, time off, medical, dental, vision, disability benefits, 401(k) with match, life insurance, wellness programs, and more. Note that benefits are not provided to contingent workers, contractors, or interns.

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