col-wideJob Description:
Money.itis a leading financial news website based in Italy, providing the latest updates and insights on the economy, business, and finance. Our goal is to inform and educate our readers on the constantly evolving financial landscape.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Web News Editor to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate must have a passion for financial news and possess exceptional English writing and editing skills. As a Web News Editor, you will be responsible for curating and creating engaging and informative content for our English-speaking audience. You will work closely with our team of journalists, writers, and editors to deliver timely and high-quality news articles, feature stories, and analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Curate and create high-quality news, features, and analysis for our English-speaking audience in the finance, business, and economy sectors
- Work with writers and journalists to ensure accuracy, clarity, and engaging language in all written content
- edit the translation of Money.it's Italian-language news stream
- Develop and maintain a network of reliable sources in the finance and business industries
- Stay informed about current events and news trends to identify and pitch story ideas
- Collaborate with the social media team to promote and distribute articles on various platforms
- Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas to improve content quality and reach a wider audience
- Follow SEO best practices to increase website ranking and optimize content for search engines
- Monitor and analyze website traffic and engagement to identify and capitalize on trending topics and keywords
- Stay updated on industry developments, changes in financial regulations, and competitor news to maintain the website's competitive edge.
Requirements:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Italian
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in editing news, preferably in English
- Strong knowledge of financial and business terminology and familiarity with stock market and economic trends
- Experience in digital media and in using SEO best practices to optimize content for search engines
- Ability to work independently, meet tight deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality content and meeting traffic and engagement targets
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to factual accuracy.
The workplace is in Rome, daily presence in the editorial office is required.