Team Lead & Editor, Markets & Company

We are looking for a Team Lead/Editor who will lead a team of journalists with a mission to break Markets & Companies' news in the digital asset space. The Team Lead/Editor will oversee all news production and journalist content produced by the Markets & Companies desks. Responsibilities Collaborate with editorial leaders to plan and manage daily operations for Markets coverage Make fast and decisive judgment calls when markets are affecting digital asset news Source news and gather intelligence from traditional media, social media, and digital sources Hire, coach, and supervise journalists and editors Collaborate with editorial leadership to determine topics, content, staffing, and approach Coordinate editorial publications and meetings Manage schedules and enforce deadlines Oversee proofreading procedures and edit copy when necessary Assist in evaluating finalized copy for compliance with policies, style, and tone Manage goal setting and development of team members Attend industry events on behalf of the company Suggest ideas, assign articles, and manage the delivery of content during U.S. hours Work with research to evolve coverage strategy with a professional audience Work with products to evolve our subscription products Qualifications Based in an Americas timezone Proven experience as an editor or another relevant role Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment Experience covering financial markets, ideally in a real-time environment Deep knowledge of digital assets, markets, financial services, and technology Exceptional ability in copywriting and editing Working knowledge of online CMS platforms like WordPress and SEO concepts Abilities in planning and coordinating people and operations Excellent organizational and leadership skills Outstanding communication and people abilities Reliability and efficiency with strong attention to detail Proficiency in English Who We Are: The culture of The Block lies in our key behaviors. It’s who we are and it’s how we show up every day. We are confidently humble. We jump in and roll up our sleeves. We know there’s always more to learn and we operate without egos. We are actionably curious. We strive to be an expert in our field and always seek opportunities to expand our knowledge and skill set. We put our learnings into practice every day. We practice tenacious ownership. Every day when we show up we are contributors, teammates, and owners. We rotate through those three hats with agility and without sacrificing accountability or consistency. We practice respectful partnership. We treat others as we’d expect to be treated - with respect, concern, understanding, and patience. Why You Should Work Here: We take care of our employees and we have the benefits and perks to support it. Our full-time, US-based employees are eligible for Unlimited PTO, remote-first environment, high health plan employer contributions, monthly wellness stipend, generous parental leave policy, 401k match, fitness partnerships, fertility benefits, One Medical membership and citibike membership. We’re a remote-first company which allows us to hire the best person for the job regardless of location. Impactful work. Regardless of your role at The Block you’re making a meaningful contribution to our mission in accelerating the evolution of financial systems through independent reporting and technical research of all projects influencing the future of financial services. What Else Should You Know? The Block is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. During our application process we collect completely anonymous diversity information. Providing this information is voluntary but we want you to know what we do with it. We use the data to ensure that our recruiting practices are bringing diverse talent to the organization and we are reacting where we are coming up short. We strive to use the data to ensure we have the tools and resources for all employees both during the interview process and should those employees choose to join us at The Block.