Editor, Esg Jobs

ESG Dive is looking for ambitious, curious and creative journalists who are excited to join Industry Dive’s newest publication, covering environmental, social and governance issues at the corporate level.

As an editor for ESG Dive, you will make an immediate impact as we launch the daily publication, helping us shape our coverage. You will work closely with a team to identify, edit and write stories that lead our stories on a range of topics, such as shifting policies including the potential SEC climate disclosure rule, the increase of investments to spur sustainable infrastructure and boost electrification, diversity in leadership and the adoption of technology to improve benchmarking and carbon reporting. You will help elevate all types of stories, whether it's a breaking news brief or an in-depth analysis of trends, as well as assist in planning and executing big projects. You will also have the opportunity to write, cultivate sources, and pitch stories on your beat.

This position reports to the senior managing editor.

We’d love it if you:

• Worked with freelancers, sending assignments, editing their work and providing feedback
• Have experience reading earnings reports and can spot information useful for executives
• Familiarity with publishing daily email newsletters
• Have a year or more experience covering corporate sustainability and government regulations
• Are interested in working on innovative storytelling formats or data visualization projects
• Excel at project management and collaborative projects
• Know how to build relationships with important sources and report on complex subjects
• Can prove a solid understanding of the economic forces at play in designated beats

Qualifications

• A team player who takes joy in workshopping subject lines, headlines, sentence structure and strategy with others
• An aptitude for analyzing trends, data and issues for business leaders
• Proven time management skills, particularly on deadline
• 3 years of experience in journalism or a related field
• Ability to deftly edit various types of story formats, including but not limited to breaking news, short-form briefs and long-form trend stories
• A track record of editing, writing and reporting

The salary range for the role is $61,625 - $80,000 depending on experience.

Additional Information

Not all candidates will check all of the requirements listed above, and that’s OK — we still want to hear from you. Industry Dive strives to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment, and applicants who belong to traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Industry Dive is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

If you feel comfortable doing so please feel free to note which pronouns you use in your application (for example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.)

Industry Dive will not be able to sponsor applicants for work visas.