Story Editor

About the Team

Since 1921, Barron's has delivered the need-to-know information for 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.

Barron's is seeking a versatile, highly skilled Story Editor to shape both our fast‑paced daily digital coverage and our flagship weekly print magazine. In this role, you will act as a cornerstone of our editing desk, playing a crucial part in elevating the writing and storytelling across our entire newsroom.

• Perform First Edits:
  Execute comprehensive initial edits on features and columns assigned by others, shaping narrative flow, structure, and argument.
• Elevate Storytelling:
  Act as a collaborative partner to writers and assigning editors, actively working to lift up the overall quality of writing and storytelling within the newsroom.
• Manage Daily Digital Copy:
  Deftly edit daily digital articles for clarity, accuracy, and impact under tight deadlines.
• Polish and Finalize:
  Execute rigorous copy editing—from substantial rewrites to meticulous final proofreading—catching lapses in logic, style, and grammar.
• Craft Display Copy:
  Write punchy, search-optimized headlines and engaging captions that draw readers in.
• Drive the Publishing Workflow:
  Publish articles smoothly across digital platforms such as Word Press throughout the week and prepare final copy for print production.

• Minimum five years of editing experience in financial journalism, with a proven track record of sharpening ambitious writing.
• Highly knowledgeable about financial markets, economics, and investing.
• Skilled at bringing clarity and zest to complex financial writing, with an eagle eye for detail.
• Fast and adaptable, accurate and unflappable under tight daily and weekly deadlines.
• Highly collaborative, a team player who communicates constructively and builds strong working relationships with writers and fellow editors.
• Tech‑savvy, quick to master digital publishing systems and content management systems.

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Education Benefits
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave