Senior Investing & Funds Editor

SSP Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Education benefits

Commuter transit program

Employee referral program

Job summary

Barron's is seeking a Senior Editor to spearhead coverage of ETFs, funds, and investing topics, guiding writers to produce clear, actionable analysis for individual investors and advisers. You will edit timely pieces, shape narratives, and manage longer features, Q&A, and analytical cover stories, maintaining voice, authority, and portfolio-level insights.

Required: at least five years in editorial, reporting, or research in asset management or financial services, plus deep knowledge of asset

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in editorial, reporting, or analysis in asset management, funds, or retail investing.
• Strong understanding of asset allocation, fund mechanics, ETF structures, and portfolio theory.
• Experience conceptualizing enterprise features or fund analysis.
• Sharp deadline editing skills with the ability to deliver timely analysis in clear language.
• Collaborative, diplomatic approach and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Guide and shape coverage using portfolio construction tools and risk metrics.
• Elevate storytelling by explaining complex financial instruments in simple language.
• Manage the news cycle by assigning and editing quick analytical takes on market events.
• Maintain industry expertise on major asset managers, fund flows, and market trends.

Skills

Asset allocation

ETF structures

Portfolio theory

Editing

Enterprise features

Job description

Job Description

About the Team:

Since 1921, Barron's has delivered the need-to-know information for all those seeking to accumulate wealth, and provided a robust understanding of what propels the markets and business community. At the forefront, Barron's is a catalyst for economic change with a powerful network of influential business leaders, financial advisors, institutional and affluent individual investors among its audience. Readers look to the publication for daily unparalleled financial information and expertise to drive results in our world and the markets.

About the Role:

Barron's is seeking a Senior Editor to spearhead and shape our coverage of ETFs, funds, and other topics across the investing landscape. The editor must have in-depth knowledge of investing across asset classes, understand portfolio construction and asset allocation, and ensure our coverage provides highly actionable advice. Coverage will span stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, fixed income, alternatives, private assets, and portfolio strategy. The editor will guide writers in synthesizing complex investment research into clear takeaways for Barron's readers. This role involves editing timely articles to ensure voice and authority, but the successful applicant must also be able to conceptualize, assign, and polish longer, deeply reported features, Q&A, and analytical cover stories.

You Will:

• Guide and Shape Coverage: Help writers use portfolio construction tools, risk metrics, and asset allocation strategies to develop original investing angles for individual investors and advisors.
• Elevate Storytelling: Ensure writers accurately and clearly explain complex financial vehicles (including actively managed ETFs, target-date funds, and alternative strategies) in simple language, highlighting why they matter for a portfolio.
• Manage the News Cycle: Assign, shape, and edit quick analytical takes and strong ideas off breaking market news, meeting urgent deadlines.
• Maintain Industry Expertise: Stay deeply familiar with major asset managers, fund flows, index providers, and U.S. market trends.

You Have:

• At least five years of experience working as an editor, reporter, or analyst covering asset management, funds, or retail investing, or experience in financial services with a demonstrated ability to edit clearly and concisely.
• A strong understanding of asset allocation, fund mechanics, ETF structures, and portfolio theory.
• Experience conceptualizing enterprise features or fund analysis.
• Sharp, accurate deadline editing skills and the capability to deliver timely analysis—or an interesting angle—in clear and simple language.
• A collaborative, diplomatic approach and confidence in making fast, well-thought-out decisions while remaining calm under pressure.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Lifestyle Programs & Wellness Resources
• Education Benefits
• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Financial Health Programs
• Cybersecurity Protection

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets

Reasonable Accommodation

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - W&I - Barrons Newsroom

Job Category:

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Base Pay Range: $145,000 - $185,000

We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.