Private Markets News Editor, US

Grade Level: 11 (for internal use)

About the role

With Intelligence, part of S&P Global, is recruiting an experienced Private Markets Editor for The Americas. This senior role leads a group of reporters focused on uncovering the most important developments across private equity and private credit markets in the Americas. The Americas Editor manages a team of journalists covering fundraising, investment activity, performance, firm strategy, and broader market developments across private markets.

The team operates as part of a global editorial group spanning the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, delivering proprietary, forward-looking, and actionable intelligence to fund managers, investors, and service providers. Through exclusive reporting, market analysis, and industry insight, the team helps subscribers identify opportunities, understand competitive dynamics, and stay ahead of market developments. Alongside breaking news, the team produces trend analysis, thought leadership, and longer-form reports exploring themes shaping private markets globally.

As the editorial lead for the Americas, you will shape coverage priorities within a broader global content framework, ensuring reporting delivers maximum value to subscribers and reflects evolving market dynamics.

What’s in it for you

• Lead a talented team focused on delivering market-leading private markets intelligence across North America.
• Help shape coverage of one of the world's largest and most influential private markets ecosystems.
• Build relationships with leading private equity and private credit managers, investors, advisers, and other senior industry participants.
• Establish yourself as a recognized voice on private markets trends through speaking engagements, interviews, reports, and thought-leadership initiatives.
• Work alongside experienced editors and reporters covering private markets across all major global regions.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of one of With Intelligence's most strategically important editorial franchises.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Editorial, Data, Insights, and Events to enhance the depth and value of private markets intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Editorial Leadership and Content Strategy
  • Lead private markets coverage across the Americas, ensuring alignment with With Intelligence's global content strategy while reflecting regional market developments and subscriber needs.
  • Execute a defined content plan agreed with the Editor-in-Chief and senior editorial leadership, refining coverage priorities through market insight and audience feedback.
  • Ensure reporting delivers proprietary, forward-looking, and actionable intelligence across private equity and private credit markets.
  • Identify emerging trends, firms, strategies, and market developments that merit deeper coverage and analysis.
  • Maintain the highest editorial standards across all published content.
• Team Leadership and Editorial Excellence
  • Lead, develop, and mentor a team of reporters, fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, accountability, and journalistic excellence.
  • Establish and reinforce best practices for sourcing, reporting, and content development.
  • Provide editorial oversight, coaching, and feedback while remaining an active contributor to coverage.
  • Support the professional development of reporters and help strengthen the team's expertise across private markets.
• Market Intelligence and Relationship Development
  • Build and maintain a strong network of private markets contacts across the Americas, generating exclusive insights and proprietary intelligence.
  • Develop a deep understanding of private equity and private credit markets, including fundraising activity, performance trends, investment strategies, and organizational developments.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on private markets trends for colleagues across the global editorial team.
  • Partner with Data and Insights teams to identify gaps in market coverage and contribute expertise that enhances the depth, accuracy, and relevance of private markets intelligence.
  • Monitor competitor activity, subscriber needs, and broader industry developments to ensure coverage remains differentiated and valuable.
• Industry Representation and Business Collaboration
  • Represent With Intelligence at industry conferences, roundtables, and client events across the Americas.
  • Moderate panels, conduct interviews, and contribute to reports, webinars, podcasts, videos, and other thought-leadership initiatives.
  • Work closely with Events, Data, and Insights teams to maximize the impact and reach of private markets intelligence.
  • Serve as a leading voice on private markets developments for internal stakeholders, subscribers, and industry participants.
  • Help strengthen With Intelligence's reputation as a leading source of private markets intelligence.

Requirements

• Significant experience covering private markets, asset management, or broader financial services in reporting and/or editing roles.
• Proven experience leading, developing, and mentoring journalists, or a standout senior reporter ready to take the next step into editorial leadership.
• Deep understanding of private equity, private credit, and alternative investment markets.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver proprietary journalism and develop strong networks of industry contacts.
• Strong editorial judgment and the ability to translate complex market developments into clear, compelling, and actionable insights.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how high-quality intelligence supports subscriber value and business growth.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, drive improvements, and adapt to changing market conditions.
• Collaborative leadership style and the ability to work effectively across global teams.
• Willingness to work from the New York office under a hybrid-working arrangement and attend private markets events across the region.
• A university degree is essential; a postgraduate journalism qualification is preferred.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off to help keep you energized.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: Best-in-class benefits for partners and families.
• Beyond the Basics: Retail discounts and referral incentive awards.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $135,000. The final base salary will be based on geographic location, experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

Schedule

Hybrid-working arrangement based in the New York office.