Associate Editor, Progressive Grocer

EnsembleIQ • IL

95d

About The Position

Join an award-winning editorial team as an Associate Editor and use your passion for food and retail to produce content across print, digital, social media, audio/video journalism and live/virtual event platforms. This role is a great fit for someone eager to expand their journalism skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment dedicated to informing, inspiring, and educating the grocery industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English, or related field.
• 3–5 years of B2B media editorial experience.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to work on deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume news cycle.
• Comfortable being on stage at a live or virtual event, podcasting and webinar hosting.
• Deep interest in food, grocery and retail industries.
• Proven ability to create engaging multimedia content with strong social media skills.
• Ability to travel 5 - 6 times per year to internal and external industry events.
• Familiarity with the AP Stylebook.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Drupal CMS, newsletter creation tools, and basic photo editing apps (e.g., Photoshop).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• A strong work ethic, collaborative spirit, and enterprising mindset.

Responsibilities

• Research, report and write daily news stories for Progressive Grocer’s website and e-newsletters on topics affecting the grocery industry.
• Write regular bylined feature articles for the print edition of Progressive Grocer.
• Use the Drupal CMS to post online articles, related images, links, and SEO-optimized metadata.
• Assist the Digital Editor with website management, including writing and posting stories online, scheduling/sending e-newsletters, deploying breaking news, and managing PG’s social media channels.
• Support Progressive Grocer events by assisting with logistics and award presentations, and by moderating panels or presenting sessions.
• Contribute to Progressive Grocer podcasts and webinars as a host or co-host.
• Attend grocery industry conferences, trade shows, and store events to report on trends and innovations.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with industry sources, including retailers, suppliers and solution providers, for future content development.
• Actively participate in staff meetings to share ideas, propose story concepts, and discuss industry trends.
• Stay current on food and retail industry developments to inform coverage priorities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees