Role Summary
Sandmark is an independent crypto news and analysis platform focused on macro-economics, policy, and data-driven insights. Our mission is to make digital asset markets understandable — connecting institutional and retail audiences through clear reporting, credible analysis, and informed commentary.
We areseekinga highly experiencedAmericasEditor, who will report directly to the Editor-in-Chief, and help shape our editorial strategy inthe North, Central and South America inthe crypto space.You will manage the end-to-end editorial process, ensure the production of top-tier content, and guide writers to produce creative, insightful stories. If you have a proventrack recordin journalism—particularly within crypto and/or financial markets—or market intelligence and want to make a significant impact in a fast-paced startup environment, we want to meet you.
Responsibilities Publishing Cycle & Content Management
- Oversee online publishing schedule in your timezone, ensuring all content aligns with strategic goals and work seamlessly in a system with the Editor-in-Chief, Senior Editor, Asia Editor and other senior editorial staff.
- Manage key content pillars (crypto markets, trading & asset management, TradFi policy/regulatory and technology),maintainingconsistent quality.
- Support the Editor-in-Chief to set goals, KPIs, and expectations for both short-term and long-term editorial success.
Writing & Editing
- Commission, edit and improve stories contributed by staff writers and freelancers tomaintainexceptional standards for clarity, depth, and journalistic integrity.
- Step in and write breaking news stories and take responsibility to deliver articles autonomously if thenewsflow/staffing situation requires.
- Oversee layout (integration with design, photography).
Collaboration & Editorial Process
- Contribute to editorial meetings short- and longer-term editorial planning.
- Shepherd staff writers and freelancers through the editorial process
- Continuously seek operational efficiency while fostering healthy and productive inter-personal relationships.
- Cooperate and liaise with analysts, as well as ensuring their work meets editorial standards and alignment.
Content Strategy & Distribution
- Define compelling story angles and generate attention-grabbing headlines tailored to our target audience.
- Stay abreast of crypto trends and wider macroeconomic, policy and markets topics to proposetimely, innovative content ideas.
- Ensure content is published in line with related SEOobjectivesand content analytics to enhance visibility
- Partner with marketing, product, and design teams to ensure editorial content drives user engagement and brand awareness.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead the regional Americas Team (including reporters, correspondents and potentially other functions) in terms of prioritization,visionand standards.
- Manage multiple deadlines and adhere to a schedulecomprisinga combination of breaking news and longer form features.
- Help recruit and manage writers, freelancers, and reporters, cultivating a culture of creativity and continuous improvement.
- Provide actionable feedback, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for junior staff.
Standards, Ethics & Compliance
- Exercise content oversight and quality control.
- Reinforce editorial guidelines, style, and voice; ensure these standards are upheld across all content.
- Contribute knowledge of media law, ethics.
Qualifications Experience & Expertise
- Proven working experience as an Editor, with 8+ years in journalism, editing, or related roles (at least 3 in a senior/leadership capacity).
- Crypto/Finance Focus: Robust understanding of how news intersects with financial markets, as well as cryptocurrency, blockchain, and fintech trends—or a strong interest in learning.
Education
- Formal degree in Journalism, Economics, Finance, or related fields is beneficial but not mandatory.
- Advanced degrees or finance qualifications may be a premio.
- Extensive professional experience may substitute for formal education.
Skills & Tools
- Outstanding English language writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Competency in using and scrutinizing use by others of AI-enabled writing and research tools.
- Experience with office and publishing applications, project management tools.
- Proven familiarity with SEO and social media best practices.
- Fluency in English; Spanish and Portuguese (Brazil) will strengthen your application.
Soft skills
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask in a deadline-driven environment while showing consideration for others.
- Ability tooperateinside ad dynamic newsroom setting.
- Strong communicationand interpersonal skills, vital for cross-team collaboration with editors and analysts.
- Curiosity and creativity to explore emerging, less-covered topics in the crypto world.
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