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ektello is hiring : Sr. Editor in Baltimore

ektello is hiring : Sr. Editor in Baltimore

MediabistroBaltimore, MD, United States
18 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

Overview

Senior Editor, Finance (Evening Shift) is a 6-Month Contract with potential for extension. Full-time 40 hours. Remote (U.S. – Eastern Time preferred). Rate : $47-49 / hr.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Editor with a passion for financial news and a sharp eye for digital storytelling to help shape the future of our coverage. In this role, you will oversee the afternoon and evening publishing cycle, ensuring our homepage, front page modules, and editorial products reflect the most timely, accurate, and engaging content for our audience. This position is ideal for a finance-savvy newsroom leader who thrives on deadline pressure, understands digital distribution, and knows how to make financial news accessible and compelling to millions of readers.

What You’ll Do

  • Run the finance homepage and related sections during afternoon / evening (ET) hours.
  • Curate, edit, and package stories to deliver timely and accurate coverage.
  • Write sharp, engaging headlines and ensure all stories meet editorial quality standards.
  • Edit stories for clarity, accuracy, grammar, and style.
  • Monitor breaking news and market developments to inform editorial decisions.
  • Ensure proper handoffs with other front page and editorial team members.
  • Collaborate across editorial, social, and distribution channels to maximize reach and engagement.
  • Support push alerts, data-driven publishing, and other distribution efforts.

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of editorial experience at a media organization, with a strong background in finance, markets, or business news.
  • Strong copy-editing skills with mastery of grammar, style, and accuracy.
  • Excellent news judgment and the ability to make fast, high-stakes editorial decisions.
  • Proven experience in headline writing, SEO optimization, and audience engagement.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while juggling multiple priorities.
  • Enthusiasm for financial news and the ability to explain complex topics clearly.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • Experience editing a homepage or front page for a major news outlet.
  • Why Join Us?

  • Play a leading role in shaping one of the most widely-read destinations for financial news.
  • Collaborate with a passionate, mission-driven editorial team.
  • Enjoy flexibility while working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Details

  • Location : Remote (U.S. – Eastern Time preferred)
  • Employment Type : 6-Month Contract with potential for extension. Full-time 40 hours.
  • Rate : $47-49 / hr
  • Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

  • Contract
  • Job function

  • Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing
  • Industries

  • Staffing and Recruiting
  • Note : This posting may include references to additional positions or postings; only the Senior Editor, Finance (Evening Shift) role is active here. (No other postings are required to view the primary job description.)

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