Editor
Crain Communications, New York, NY, United States
Job Overview
Crain's New York Business is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Editor to lead our newsroom and coverage of New York City's business community - the companies, power players, and forces shaping the region. This senior leadership role requires a strong day‑to‑day newsroom manager who understands New York's business landscape and civic dynamics and who runs coverage with clarity, urgency, and high standards.
The Editor will set the daily agenda, lead and develop a talented team, and ensure the journalism is consistently sharp, relevant, and engaging. The leader must approach the position with an audience‑first mindset and work with newsroom audience editors to shape Crain's New York's multiplatform strategy. A firm grasp of data is essential to make content more engaging in an increasingly fragmented landscape. Importantly, the leader will expand Crain’s audience by strengthening story selection, framing, and storytelling, and by pushing smart experimentation across platforms without compromising accuracy or independence.
The Editor will also be a visible, trusted representative of Crain's journalism, building relationships with readers and sources and bringing our reporting to life through select public‑facing opportunities, including events. The role offers real scope and visibility, with a clear mandate: run an excellent newsroom and grow the impact of its journalism.
What You'll Do
Lead editorial coverage
for CrainsNewYork.com, delivering competitive breaking news, enterprise reporting, and analysis.
Drive an entrepreneurial spirit in the newsroom, championing alternative story formats that connect with readers in new ways.
Challenge traditional approaches to storytelling and platforms in an effort to find new avenues for our journalism.
Oversee coverage priorities
across key New York business sectors, ensuring depth, accuracy, and relevance.
Drive a digital‑first strategy
that prioritizes real‑time coverage, multimedia storytelling, and analytics‑driven decision‑making.
Represent Crain's New York Business
as its editorial voice at industry events, panel discussions, and high‑level meetings with business and civic leaders.
Collaborate with senior leadership across the organization
– including sales, marketing, and audience teams – to align editorial and business objectives without compromising journalistic independence.
Actively participate in identifying and shaping revenue opportunities , including integrated sponsorship concepts, event programming, and branded audience experiences that grow reach and engagement.
Oversee the creation and programming of “live journalism” events , ensuring topics and speakers align with editorial priorities and audience interests.
Serve as a brand ambassador in the market , cultivating relationships that elevate Crain’s visibility and influence in New York’s business community, while identifying potential opportunities and connections for internal teams to pursue in support of the brand’s growth.
Mentor and develop newsroom talent , fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
Shape long‑term editorial and audience strategies
that position Crain's New York Business as the indispensable resource for the city’s decision‑makers.
Who You Are
A seasoned journalist with at least 10 years of newsroom experience, including 5+ years in a top leadership role.
Proven ability to lead digital transformation in a newsroom environment.
Comfortable and confident as the public face of a brand, with strong presentation and networking skills.
Adept at collaborating across editorial, events, and business functions to create mutually beneficial opportunities.
Skilled in audience engagement strategies, analytics tools, and multimedia formats.
Deep knowledge of the New York City business landscape – or a demonstrated ability to develop it quickly.
Committed to upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity.
Why Join Us? This is a rare opportunity to lead one of New York’s most respected newsrooms at a pivotal moment in its evolution. You’ll guide a talented team, shape coverage that matters, and represent the brand in the city’s most influential circles – all while building on a legacy of trust and excellence.
Location New York, NY (in‑office presence required at least three days a week, ideally Tuesday‑Thursday).
Pay Transparency Disclosure The estimated salary range for this position is $150,000 to $220,000. The final salary offering will take into account a wide range of factors, including experience, accomplishments, and location. In addition to base salary, Crain also offers competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.
Brand Overview Crain's New York Business is the trusted voice of the New York business community, connecting large, mid‑sized and small businesses across the five boroughs by providing insights, analysis and opinion on how to navigate New York’s complex business and political landscape. Features reports on emerging trends, interviews with thought leaders and industry experts, and coverage of commercial opportunities, economic changes, politics and more. The integrated approach in print, digital, in‑person events and custom content opportunities aligns powerful content with a powerful audience.
Website: www.crainsnewyork.com
@CrainsNewYork
About Crain Communications Crain Communications is a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 24 media brands that provide indispensable coverage and data for professionals globally and across sectors, including advertising, automotive, finance, healthcare, staffing, and workforce solutions. Many of Crain’s brands are the most influential media properties in the industries and communities they serve, including Ad Age, Automotive News, Pensions & Investments, Modern Healthcare, Staffing Industry Analysts, and Crain’s regional business brands. For more than a century, our dedication to deep sector expertise and journalistic integrity has enabled us to provide trusted insights across all our platforms, empowering today’s business leaders to make industry‑shaping decisions. To learn more about Crain Communications, visit crain.com.
Environmental Demands
Travel to cover news stories/events, meetings with clients, and to geographically separated offices may be required.
Work schedule and travel requirements are subject to change as a role and needs evolve over time.
Employees may be exposed to adverse environmental conditions, especially during field work.
Typical work includes non‑standard hours, including early‑morning, evening, or weekend shifts.
Physical Demands
Physical activities will include frequent in‑person or virtual interactions.
Employees are expected to remain at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods, performing computer‑related tasks and document maintenance.
Visual acuity required for detailed analysis, transcribing, and extensive reading.
Typical physical requirements involve light work up to 25 lbs of force occasionally and up to 10 lbs frequently, including climbing, pushing, standing, walking, reaching, and repetitive motion.
Some positions may require exerting up to 50 lbs to move or carry equipment and supplies.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)
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The Editor will set the daily agenda, lead and develop a talented team, and ensure the journalism is consistently sharp, relevant, and engaging. The leader must approach the position with an audience‑first mindset and work with newsroom audience editors to shape Crain's New York's multiplatform strategy. A firm grasp of data is essential to make content more engaging in an increasingly fragmented landscape. Importantly, the leader will expand Crain’s audience by strengthening story selection, framing, and storytelling, and by pushing smart experimentation across platforms without compromising accuracy or independence.
The Editor will also be a visible, trusted representative of Crain's journalism, building relationships with readers and sources and bringing our reporting to life through select public‑facing opportunities, including events. The role offers real scope and visibility, with a clear mandate: run an excellent newsroom and grow the impact of its journalism.
What You'll Do
Lead editorial coverage
for CrainsNewYork.com, delivering competitive breaking news, enterprise reporting, and analysis.
Drive an entrepreneurial spirit in the newsroom, championing alternative story formats that connect with readers in new ways.
Challenge traditional approaches to storytelling and platforms in an effort to find new avenues for our journalism.
Oversee coverage priorities
across key New York business sectors, ensuring depth, accuracy, and relevance.
Drive a digital‑first strategy
that prioritizes real‑time coverage, multimedia storytelling, and analytics‑driven decision‑making.
Represent Crain's New York Business
as its editorial voice at industry events, panel discussions, and high‑level meetings with business and civic leaders.
Collaborate with senior leadership across the organization
– including sales, marketing, and audience teams – to align editorial and business objectives without compromising journalistic independence.
Actively participate in identifying and shaping revenue opportunities , including integrated sponsorship concepts, event programming, and branded audience experiences that grow reach and engagement.
Oversee the creation and programming of “live journalism” events , ensuring topics and speakers align with editorial priorities and audience interests.
Serve as a brand ambassador in the market , cultivating relationships that elevate Crain’s visibility and influence in New York’s business community, while identifying potential opportunities and connections for internal teams to pursue in support of the brand’s growth.
Mentor and develop newsroom talent , fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
Shape long‑term editorial and audience strategies
that position Crain's New York Business as the indispensable resource for the city’s decision‑makers.
Who You Are
A seasoned journalist with at least 10 years of newsroom experience, including 5+ years in a top leadership role.
Proven ability to lead digital transformation in a newsroom environment.
Comfortable and confident as the public face of a brand, with strong presentation and networking skills.
Adept at collaborating across editorial, events, and business functions to create mutually beneficial opportunities.
Skilled in audience engagement strategies, analytics tools, and multimedia formats.
Deep knowledge of the New York City business landscape – or a demonstrated ability to develop it quickly.
Committed to upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity.
Why Join Us? This is a rare opportunity to lead one of New York’s most respected newsrooms at a pivotal moment in its evolution. You’ll guide a talented team, shape coverage that matters, and represent the brand in the city’s most influential circles – all while building on a legacy of trust and excellence.
Location New York, NY (in‑office presence required at least three days a week, ideally Tuesday‑Thursday).
Pay Transparency Disclosure The estimated salary range for this position is $150,000 to $220,000. The final salary offering will take into account a wide range of factors, including experience, accomplishments, and location. In addition to base salary, Crain also offers competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.
Brand Overview Crain's New York Business is the trusted voice of the New York business community, connecting large, mid‑sized and small businesses across the five boroughs by providing insights, analysis and opinion on how to navigate New York’s complex business and political landscape. Features reports on emerging trends, interviews with thought leaders and industry experts, and coverage of commercial opportunities, economic changes, politics and more. The integrated approach in print, digital, in‑person events and custom content opportunities aligns powerful content with a powerful audience.
Website: www.crainsnewyork.com
@CrainsNewYork
About Crain Communications Crain Communications is a leading business news and information company with a portfolio of 24 media brands that provide indispensable coverage and data for professionals globally and across sectors, including advertising, automotive, finance, healthcare, staffing, and workforce solutions. Many of Crain’s brands are the most influential media properties in the industries and communities they serve, including Ad Age, Automotive News, Pensions & Investments, Modern Healthcare, Staffing Industry Analysts, and Crain’s regional business brands. For more than a century, our dedication to deep sector expertise and journalistic integrity has enabled us to provide trusted insights across all our platforms, empowering today’s business leaders to make industry‑shaping decisions. To learn more about Crain Communications, visit crain.com.
Environmental Demands
Travel to cover news stories/events, meetings with clients, and to geographically separated offices may be required.
Work schedule and travel requirements are subject to change as a role and needs evolve over time.
Employees may be exposed to adverse environmental conditions, especially during field work.
Typical work includes non‑standard hours, including early‑morning, evening, or weekend shifts.
Physical Demands
Physical activities will include frequent in‑person or virtual interactions.
Employees are expected to remain at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods, performing computer‑related tasks and document maintenance.
Visual acuity required for detailed analysis, transcribing, and extensive reading.
Typical physical requirements involve light work up to 25 lbs of force occasionally and up to 10 lbs frequently, including climbing, pushing, standing, walking, reaching, and repetitive motion.
Some positions may require exerting up to 50 lbs to move or carry equipment and supplies.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)
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