Job Summary

Responsibilities:
Stay up-to-date on news important to an elite audience of recruitment experts.
Pitch story ideas to leads that will ensure that Toptal grows as a world-class publication for our key audiences.
Evaluate story pitches from freelance writers and members of Toptal’s talent network.
Write detailed assignment letters to writers.
Provide constructive feedback to writers and edit multiple feature-length stories per week.
Shepherd stories from idea to live article, including giving illustration direction to in-house designers.

Requirements:
At least 6 years of experience working as an editor, producing articles for an editorial publication.
A strong portfolio of clips demonstrating expertise in editing and writing profiles, explainers, guides, and feature articles.
A phenomenal eye for quality and an absolute unwillingness to compromise on your standards for an A+ article.
An outstanding ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
A passion for learning and an interest in immersing oneself in new and unfamiliar topics.
The ability to work independently and develop ideas proactively.
Openness to receiving direct feedback and constructive criticism.
You must be a world-class individual contributor to thrive at Toptal. You will not be here just to tell other people what to do.