Associate editor, lifestyle

INSIDER is looking for an associate editor to cover lifestyle from our New York office. 

The ideal candidate is an experienced and enthusiastic writer and editor who can edit stories ranging from long slideshows on food, travel, and celebrities, to quick posts on optical illusions, pets, and entertainment.

Expect to edit anything from what celebrities look like without makeup to optical illusions that stumped the internet to the rudest cities in America.

The right candidate is not only quick and efficient; they will also add value to long-form pieces, reframe stories if need be, and correct grammar and spelling errors, no matter how small.

This person will:

• Pitch, develop, and edit stories about all things lifestyle.
• Assist the Senior Editor in coordinating coverage.
• Assist with managing and editing three full-time staff in the absence of the Senior Editor.

The best candidates will show the following:

• A journalism background
• At least a Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent writing skills and strong writing samples.
• Experience editing in a newsroom setting.
• A passion for and familiarity with a range of lifestyle subjects, including celebrities and entertainment; optical illusions, brain teasers and Photoshop scandals; health and fitness; food; travel; relationships and general wellness; and more.
• The ability to be creative and package stories in exciting ways.
• A desire to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Photoshop skills and a solid grasp of SEO are a plus.

The position is full-time in our New York City headquarters. Business Insider offers competitive compensation packages complete with benefits.

If this sounds like your dream job, APPLY HERE with a resume and a cover letter explaining why this is your dream job. 

About us:

Insider Inc. is the publisher of INSIDER, Markets Insider, and 17 international editions of Business Insider, including the flagship NY-based US edition. The company pioneered a digital-native approach to news and information that is social and mobile at its core, for an ambitious and curious global audience that grew up with digital. The company launched in 2007, and in ten years, Business Insider has grown to become the most favorite business news brand in the world, when measured by reach. Insider Inc. reaches a global audience of several hundred million readers and viewers. The company also offers a subscription research service, Business Insider Intelligence (BII), that provides in-depth insight, data, and analysis of digital topics. Every year the company hosts IGNITION, an influential media and technology conferences. Insider Inc. is a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE. We are always looking for talented, curious and motivated individuals to join our growing team.