Sr. Editor, Private Equity

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%

*Starting pay will be based on several factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience. We also have a location-based compensation structure; there may be different ranges for candidates by location. 

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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