Managing Editor

Arizent

Managing Editor overseeing editorial operations for Accounting Today, a financial services publication. Responsible for editorial quality, production, and managing social media presence.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overseeing editorial production and quality control on brand content
Proofreading, assigning stories, upholding editorial standards
Managing the print production process
Maintaining relations with freelancers and coordinating freelance assignments
Managing the brand’s social media presence
Participating in live and virtual events hosted by Accounting Today
Representing Accounting Today in other media and industry events
Managing two to three large-scale annual ranking projects
Researching trends and ideas for content

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of three years of reporting experience or experience managing a team
Ability to generate unique story ideas and provocative analysis for a sophisticated audience
Experience in managing teams of reporters and contributors, both internal and external
Experience in creating and shaping journalism for multiple channels
Excellent writing, reporting and news management skills
Detail-oriented approach with excellent organization and prioritization skills
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Experience covering accounting or tax is a plus
Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, business or related field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Disability and life insurance
Paid vacation, sick, personal, and mental health days
Parental leave and holiday pay
401(k) program
Pretax transportation benefits
Fitness reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

reportingproofreadingeditorial productioncontent managementsocial media managementproject managementjournalismstory idea generationnews managementcontent research

Soft Skills

detail-orientedorganizationprioritizationteam managementcommunicationcreativityanalytical thinkingmultitaskingrelationship managementevent participation

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in EnglishBachelor's degree in journalismBachelor's degree in business