Sr. Editor, Private Equity

At PitchBook, we are always looking forward. We continue to innovate, evolve, and invest in ourselves to bring out the best in everyone. We're deeply collaborative and thrive on the excitement, energy, and fun that reverberates throughout the company.

Our extensive learning programs and mentorship opportunities help us create a culture of curiosity that pushes us to always find new solutions and better ways of doing things. The combination of a rapidly evolving industry and our high ambitions means there's going to be some ambiguity along the way, but we excel when we challenge ourselves. We're willing to take risks, fail fast, and do it all over again in the pursuit of excellence.

If you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you.

About the Role :

As a member of the Editorial team, you will spend each day immersed in the private markets, aiming to help our customers be better investors, advisors, and market participants. The work you will do plays a direct role in the evolution of the industry!

Everyone on our team is supported by a flexible work environment and a culture that promotes curiosity, collaboration, and professional development. We prioritize recognition and respect across all roles and have a high level of camaraderie. The fast-growing nature of our organization provides ample opportunity to advance in your career and explore what interests you.

As we continue investing in the talent of our group, our coverage has evolved rapidly over multiple industries and geographies. Our insights are routinely cited by top-tier publications and sought after by prominent players in the financial markets. In addition to publishing timely market insights, we also partner closely with our Product, Engineering, and Data Operations teams to continually enhance our datasets and develop unique tools that have a material impact on our customers' workflows. There is no better time to join us!

PitchBook's News team is looking for a Sr. Editor, Private Equity who is deeply familiar with the private equity industry and has excellent writing and editing skills and a passion for developing reporters. You will be responsible for directing our News team's coverage of the private equity ecosystem and editing articles in addition to your own reporting.

Primary Job Responsibilities :

Guide and mentor a team of reporters, ensuring consistent quality and depth across our private equity coverage

Collaborate with stakeholders to shape the editorial strategy, identifying emerging trends and key themes in private equity, private credit, and infrastructure

Provide in-depth analysis and context around private equity fundraising, dealmaking, fund performance, and the economic, regulatory, and other forces shaping the market

Work closely with research and data analysts to turn complex data sets into accessible and visually compelling stories

Assign and edit articles that maintain editorial standards and appeal to private equity fund managers and institutional investors

Plan and deliver coverage in step with the publishing schedule of our daily newsletter

Lead regular team meetings and guide the story selection process

Conduct quarterly performance reviews

Travel to conferences and team leadership meetings as needed

Engage with the private equity industry and obsess over strategies to grow our audience

Excellent communication skills and strong cross-team collaboration—all executed in a way that engenders a positive working culture

Contribute to a positive working culture through professionalism, accountability, and an ability to manage complex tasks and foster collaboration

Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors

Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested

Skills and Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree

7+ years of experience in journalism, with a focus on private equity, M&A, or financial markets

Deep understanding of private equity, fundraising, M&A activity, and market dynamics

Proficiency in interpreting financial data and trends, with experience working alongside data teams to enhance storytelling

Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a sharp eye for detail and an ability to translate complex information into engaging stories

Experience mentoring or managing reporters and collaborating with others to plan news coverage

Previous experience working in a newsroom or a similar fast-paced and deadline-driven environment

Familiarity with online content management systems and basic project management software

Familiarity with Associated Press or in-house style guides

Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, including in-depth knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel, with the ability to pick up new systems and software easily

Ability to work at least three days per week from PitchBook's San Francisco office

Benefits + Compensation at PitchBook :

Physical Health

Comprehensive health benefits

Additional medical wellness incentives

STD, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance

Emotional Health

Paid sabbatical program after four years

Paid family and paternity leave

Annual educational stipend

Ability to apply for tuition reimbursement

CFA exam stipend

Robust training programs on industry and soft skills

Employee assistance program

Generous allotment of vacation days, sick days, and volunteer days

Social Health

Matching gifts program

Employee resource groups

Subsidized emergency childcare

Dependent Care FSA

Company-wide events

Employee referral bonus program

Quarterly team building events

Financial Health

401k match

Shared ownership employee stock program

Monthly transportation stipend

• Please be aware the above PitchBook benefit and perk offerings are subject to corresponding plan and policy documents and may change during the course of your employment.

Compensation

Annual base salary : $140,000-$160,000

Target annual bonus percentage : 10%

Working Conditions :

We believe our business and our culture are strongest when we work together in person. We also know that it's helpful to have some flexibility to work remotely. Most roles work in the office 3+ days / week, and some are expected to work in the office 4-5 days / week. The current expectation for this role is that you are working in the office 3+days / week and that you are in the office full-time during the training period, for which the length varies by role. During an initial phone screen, the team will discuss expectations for this specific position.

The job conditions for this position are in a standard office setting. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an on-going basis throughout the day. Limited corporate travel may be required to remote offices or other business meetings and events.

Life At PB :

We are consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work and our culture is at the heart of our success. It's our fundamental belief that people do and create great things and that people are the cornerstone of prosperity. We believe that proactively seeking out different points of view, listening to others, learning, and reflecting on what we've heard creates a sense of belonging within PitchBook and strengthens the PitchBook community.

We are excited to get to know you and your background. Concerned that you might not meet every requirement? We encourage you to still apply as you might be the right candidate for the role or other roles at PitchBook.

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