Editor, Layer 2

CoinDesk seeks a versatile editor to assist with the buildout of Layer 2, CoinDesk’s new magazine of ideas. As we publish more and different types of content from a wider stable of external and staff contributors, the executive editor and managing editors need a reliable journalistic jack-of-all-trades to whom they can delegate many day-to-day tasks. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Edit and/or copyedit feature articles, opinion pieces and research reports for the Layer 2 (magazine) section of CoinDesk
• Load edited articles into the CMS, find and crop images, write captions and pull quotes, embed multimedia assets, add related links
• Workshop headlines, subheadings, ledes, pull quotes, social media posts and other “large type elements” with the editors and reporters of the Layer 2 team
• Pitch, report and write feature stories as desired
• Assist with editing or writing breaking news stories when needed (“all hands on deck” moments)

ABOUT YOU: 

• Minimum 5 years journalism experience, preferably at a business, financial or tech publication
• Laserlike attention to detail
• A keen “ear” for good writing
• Knowledge of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology is a plus!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

In an effort to attract, retain, develop and promote the most qualified individuals, CoinDesk is committed to treating all applicants and employees in a nondiscriminatory manner with respect to the terms and conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status/service, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This mandate governs all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, promotion, training, education, social and recreation programs, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits. For more information on our DEI initiatives, please visit: https://www.coindesk.com/dei/.

ACCOMMODATION

CoinDesk is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application process, please send an e-mail to accomodations@coindesk.com and let us know the nature of your request.

COVID-19 VACCINATION

COVID-19 vaccination is required for all employees whose position is based out of the NYC office. However, CoinDesk will consider accommodations for disability- and religious-based reasons on a case