Journalist & Editor

iGaming Idol

10d•Remote

About The Position

NEXT.io is a global B2B events, media, and affiliate company that produces industry-leading summits, editorial content, research, and networking experiences. NEXTPredict is our vertical focused on covering the fast-moving emerging markets of prediction markets, fintech and crypto. We produce editorial content, research, newsletters, and live events that bring together the operators, investors, regulators, and technologists building this space. Our audience spans finance, crypto, technology, and policy. At NEXT, transparency and trust are central to how the company operates, and that same integrity-first mindset should be reflected in every news article and piece of content published under our brands. This is a ground-floor opportunity. You will be one of the first editorial hires on a brand being built from scratch, backed by an established events and media group with a proven track record of scaling B2B media brands and events internationally.

Requirements

5+ years experience as a journalist and/or editor, ideally in digital media, trade press, or a fast-moving online publication
Working knowledge of SEO best practices for editorial content
Strong news judgment and ability to spot unique, differentiated story angles
Comfort editing others' work constructively, with an eye for both craft and consistency
Excellent written communication and command of house style/editorial standards
Self-starter mentality: comfortable building process from scratch with limited infrastructure, taking initiative and ownership of outcomes
Motivated by the chance to make a meaningful, visible contribution on a small, growing team
Able to work core US-East Coast hours, with some flexibility to cover market news outside standard hours as our coverage extends into global markets
Willingness to learn and adapt coverage to new emerging verticals and global markets as NEXTPredict's scope grows

Nice To Haves

Existing knowledge of, or strong interest in, prediction markets, fintech, and crypto
Experience mentoring or managing junior writers/contributors
Experience auditing and refreshing evergreen or archival content for SEO performance
Familiarity with the affiliate model
Experience with content analytics tools
Comfortable picking up the phone and building relationships with sources for beat reporting and interviews
Understanding of AI-enabled editorial or SEO workflows

Responsibilities

Help implement and maintain NEXTPredict's editorial guidelines, ensuring consistency in tone, structure, and quality across contributors
Apply and reinforce SEO guidelines across new and existing content, balancing search performance with editorial integrity
Serve as a point of reference for other writers on house style, sourcing standards, and publishing workflow
Contribute industry knowledge and ideas when reviewing existing evergreen content, flagging opportunities to tighten, update, or better align it with NEXTPredict's editorial and SEO goals
Stay closely tuned to the prediction markets industry and help track platforms, regulation, key players, and emerging debates
Develop and work sources to produce original reporting that furthers NEXTPredict's brand and domain authority, upholding sound sourcing practices and journalistic integrity throughout
Identify unique story angles and narrative threads that differentiate NEXTPredict's coverage from generic industry reporting
Move quickly on breaking news and fast-developing stories, balancing speed with accuracy under deadline pressure
Pitch and write original articles, explainers, and news analysis on a regular cadence
Edit contributor drafts for clarity, structure, accuracy, and adherence to editorial/SEO guidelines
Provide constructive feedback that helps other writers improve over time, not just fixes for the piece at hand
Flag recurring issues across contributors and suggest process or guideline updates to address them
Work with the wider editorial and data journalism team to ensure a consistent voice across formats
Coordinate with SEO/growth stakeholders to align content decisions with broader site performance goals
Help extend the reach of NEXTPredict's content and brand across social channels as needed