Assistant Editor, The Brief
About The Position
Kharon is seeking a full-time assistant editor to support daily coverage for the Brief—our media arm that publishes essential insights into the world of sanctions, export controls, supply chains, and other key global risk and compliance issues. Working alongside the Brief’s editor, this role combines editing and writing and is ideal for a detail-oriented journalist with strong news judgment who is comfortable working on complex, technical subjects in a fast-paced environment. To the right person, this will be the perfect kind of challenge. Our mission is compelling, our product is powerful, and we’re growing at a rate that makes us unstoppable. If you’re looking to be surrounded by people who will inspire you to think and challenge you to grow then look no further. Our team is made up of some of the most visionary and uncompromising individuals you will ever encounter. We don’t take ourselves seriously but we’re serious about the work we do and there is absolutely no slowing us down.
Requirements
- 4+ years of newsroom editing experience.
- Strong copy editing skills and fluency in AP style.
- Reporting experience.
- Passion for global, national security, business, and political news.
- Experience with or an interest in compliance issues, including sanctions, financial crimes, export controls, military end-use, supply chains, and forced labor.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and SEO best practices.
- Demonstrated experience in high-growth, fast-paced environments with strong adaptability to change.
- Keen judgment, initiative, ownership, and follow-through.
- Attentive to detail with excellent interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Work with the editor to plan, shape, and write news, trending, evergreen, and analysis stories.
- Rigorously edit, copy edit, produce, and publish stories with accuracy and speed.
- Write engaging headlines, captions, and social media posts.
- Champion story formats that prioritize accessibility and respect our audience’s time.
- Utilize Kharon’s innovative research and data tools to generate story ideas.
- Learn and stay current with terminology and news related to our pillars, such as sanctions and export controls
- Assist in editing newsletters and video scripts.
- Use data and analytics to evaluate performance and make strategic adjustments.
Benefits
- Fully sponsored medical, dental, and vision
- FSA program for both medical and dependent care
- 401k + Roth with matching and immediate vesting
- Paid time off + 11 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
