News Editor

Job Description:

Lead daily coverage of the prediction markets industry

Report and edit stories on regulation, enforcement, launches, funding, and more

Identify and produce data-led stories alongside visual storytelling

File clean, accurate and timely copy with strong headlines and clear angles

Edit news, analysis, interviews and opinion pieces to a high professional standard

Apply strong news judgment and ensure every story has a clear reason to exist

Maintain editorial standards around accuracy, fairness, attribution, and integrity

Help define the NEXTPredict.io editorial style, tone and coverage playbook

Build and maintain a strong source network across prediction markets, crypto, fintech, trading, regulation, venture capital and policy

Develop trusted relationships with founders, executives, investors, lawyers, analysts and regulators

Land regular exclusives, data-led scoops and agenda-setting interviews

Produce sharp explainers and “what this means” pieces on complex market developments

Translate regulatory filings, court cases, agency actions and product changes into accessible journalism

Identify the bigger themes behind the daily news cycle

Apply news SEO best practices across headlines, metadata, internal linking and taxonomy

Work with marketing and social teams to package stories for distribution

Help grow organic traffic, newsletter engagement and audience loyalty

Represent NEXTPredict.io at industry events, including the first World’s Prediction Markets Summit in New York

Support event coverage through interviews, live reporting, agenda development and post-event analysis

Collaborate with the events team to identify speakers, themes and content opportunities

Requirements:

US-based, with strong knowledge of the US media, regulatory and political landscape

3+ years of newsroom experience, ideally including editing responsibilities

Proven ability to break news, manage sources and shape editorial coverage

Demonstrable knowledge of prediction markets

Strong understanding of crypto, digital assets and adjacent sectors

Excellent writing, editing and communication skills

Ability to explain complex topics clearly and accurately

Strong deadline discipline and comfort operating in a fast-moving news environment

Commitment to editorial integrity, independence and brand safety

Nice to Have

Experience covering crypto, fintech, financial markets, trading, politics, regulation or emerging technology

Existing source network across prediction markets, crypto, finance, gaming iGaming or sports betting industry knowledge

Experience with regulatory filings, court documents and public records

Comfort appearing on podcasts, video interviews or event stages

Experience mentoring reporters or helping build a newsroom from scratch

Benefits:

Remote-friendly set-up with flexible working and benefits

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