Editor, Sustainable Business

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Position Overview: 

Guardian Sustainable Business (GSB) is seeking a highly talented publishing professional to be responsible for the development of content and the growth of audience in the United States. GSB aims to be the worlds leading platform for progressive business leaders to engage with the sustainability agenda.

The launch of our US offering is a key pillar of our approach to reaching this goal. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape our US offering and be tasked with setting the direction of travel on content and audience in the US.

Responsibilities: 

• The Editor, Sustainable Business, will work in the Guardians New York office and report into the UK editorial team.
• The role will involve overseeing the daily running of the US site, which includes oversight and delivery of a range of commercial partnerships.
• The Editor, Guardian Sustainability will also be involved in helping develop interactive content, events, special projects and proactively seeking innovative ways to grow audiences.
• The primary purpose of the role is to support the growth of Guardian Sustainable Business by taking responsibility for US content and audience strategy and delivery.
• It will specifically involve supporting the launch of US edition and facilitating successful growth in line with the US business plan.
• The role will require the successful candidate to work closely with GSB commercial teams to both create and deliver a range of innovative editorial / commercial projects.

Qualifications: 

• The successful candidate will have a background in digital journalism - with knowledge of media law and its application to the Internet; be commercially aware and passionate about driving the sustainable business agenda.
• They will be a self-starter, interested in new models for digital journalism while maintaining strong judgment to maintain rigorous editorial standards and budget and willing to be involved in all aspects of this exciting new venture for Guardian Sustainable Business.
• Applicants should possess strong communication, negotiation and collaboration skills.
• Online editing, experience using content management systems, a working knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, Linked In and other social media sites is crucial, audio and video editing is desirable.
• Successfully working in a fast-paced environment, individually and as part of a team and with flexibility is also key.

Compensation: This full time position offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental and a 401k match. 

To Apply:

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