TechCrunch, Global Managing Editor

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TechCrunch, one of the world’s foremost sources of information on emerging technology, is looking for a Global Managing Editor who can manage a team of editors and writers as they look to dominate coverage of the sprawling startup ecosystem, from investment firms and VCs to entrepreneurs and startups.

As our Global Managing Editor, you’ll be responsible for helping to establish what makes a TechCrunch story ready for prime time and the processes that should be followed toward that end. 

As important, you’ll serve as a mentor, gently helping our talented writing staff to broaden its base of sources; better understand how to craft a breaking news story; and how to more effectively gather string and craft rich stories about the drama and glory behind the enterprises and industries that both our audience and our sources are trying to disrupt.

TechCrunch often covers stories weeks, months or years before they enter mainstream consciousness. A strong proactive sensibility and good instincts will serve well in this environment. 

We need someone who:

• Has an obsessive desire to lead a team of several dozen as they report on emergent tech companies and the personalities behind them

• Can work across a team of editors to devise and shape editorial strategy

• Has the ability to spot a TechCrunch news story from miles away

• Can write content related to the business of tech

• Can develop and write features 

• Can develop and write analysis pieces

• Can present numbers in unique and varying ways, i.e. via charts, graphs, galleries

• Will report up to and work closely with the Editor in Chief

• Has 12+ years of experience across both traditional and digital media

• Has a proven track record of managing a team of reporters who can break news and make an impact

• Is deeply sourced in Silicon Valley and beyond 

• Possesses knowledge of and understand the importance of SEO 

• Can write headlines that capture the imagination of readers

• Relishes work and particular mentoring others

• Relishes processes and is effective in instituting these (without being overbearing)

• Has a positive attitude

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The compensation for this position ranges from $129,210.00 - $281,305.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions, in addition to equity incentives. Yahoo provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

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