EDITOR

at  Kharon

TL;DR Kharon is seeking a full-time editor to manage the daily operations of the Kharon Brief. This role is based fully onsite at one of our office locations in Washington D.C. or NYC.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Over 5 years of newsroom editing 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.
• Strong copy editing skills and fluency in AP style.
• 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.

Kharon is a highly disruptive and incredibly innovative organization that navigates risk at the intersection of global security threats and international commerce.
What does that mean? Great question.
Operating at the nexus of global security, Kharon is on a mission to revolutionize the current landscape. We take complex data related to global security and empower our clients to not only understand the risks associated with their potential business relationships but also to operationalize that data, enabling them to make the best and most informed decisions possible. From financial crimes and sanctions to export controls and threat identification, our tools optimize protection against risks that could otherwise be incredibly dangerous and excessively costly for any business. Serving many of today’s leading global financial and multinational institutions, Kharon products are the most powerful in the field, offering precision and depth that are absolutely unparalleled.
When you look at any major global crisis event, we provide intelligence that’s at the heart of those circumstances. We connect the dots in a meaningful way. Now, we’re experiencing unprecedented growth. As the world continues to evolve in complexity, so too does the demand for our products. Given the significance of our work and the increasing global reliance on our insights, we are seeking an Editor to join us as we shape the way businesses perceive and navigate global risks.
Reporting to the Director of Content + Strategy, this position is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Kharon Brief. As the storytelling arm of Kharon, the Brief provides insight into the complex world in which we operate, appealing to customers, industry professionals and other stakeholders. By leveraging our in-depth research and analysis, we craft stories that go beyond mainstream headlines, offering context that is both interesting and invaluable. The Brief is entering a new chapter, enhancing its operations with a renewed focus on producing coverage that prioritizes accessibility, while aligning with and advancing core business objectives. You will play a pivotal role in this evolution as we expand the team and hone our editorial strategy. Key responsibilities include mentoring your lean team of writers, working with collaborators and stakeholders throughout the business, and producing a dynamic daily report.
To the right person, this will be the perfect challenge. Our mission is compelling, our products are 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 too seriously, but we are serious about the work we do, and there is absolutely no slowing us down.

To keep that momentum going, we do our very best to make sure that each and every team member is completely taken care of. We’re nothing without our people and we strive to offer a package that reflects that. As a Kharon team member, you can expect:

• Fully sponsored medical, dental, and vision
• FSA program for both medical and dependent care
• 401k with matching and immediate vesting + ROTH IRA
• Paid time off + 11 paid holidays

Kharon is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Kharon is committed to cultivating and maintaining a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or identity, neurodiversity, appearances, age, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
The base salary range at Kharon is set between $115,000 and $150,000. Please note that this figure does not necessarily include potential bonuses, commissions, or benefits that may be part of the overall compensation package

• Manage and mentor a small team of writers, focusing on the delivery of news, trending and evergreen stories, and distinct analysis.
• Generate, plan, and assign story ideas.
• Rigorously edit, copy edit, assemble, and publish stories with accuracy and speed.
• Establish a compelling and approachable voice for our coverage.
• Champion story formats that prioritize accessibility and respect our audience’s time.
• Collaborate with the Director of Content + Strategy and company stakeholders to develop strategies and conceptualize coverage that supports broader business goals and objectives.
• 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
• Write engaging headlines, captions, and social media posts.
• Assist in editing newsletters and videos.
• Maintain proficiency and knowledge of SEO best practices.
• Contribute to the overarching conceptual vision for the Kharon Brief, including long-term direction and expansion opportunities.
• Use data and analytics to evaluate performance and make strategic adjustments.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of search optimization to identify coverage opportunities.