Associate Editor: HomeCare Media
Cahaba Media Group•Birmingham, AL
•Remote
About The Position
HomeCare Media is seeking a deadline-driven, energetic writer and copy editor to join their team of editors and creative minds. HomeCare covers the dynamic market of care and medical equipment provided to U.S. residents in their homes, including the aging population, those with chronic health conditions and the disability community. The company focuses on growth, employee development, and creating dynamic educational content. The ideal candidate is a 'word nerd' who enjoys learning and explaining new things and is comfortable with correcting grammar and spelling.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications or a related field
- One to two years of relevant work experience and/or internship experience
- Some copy editing, reporting and/or writing experience
- Familiarity with AP style
- Some experience with InDesign and WordPress (or experience in similar content management systems)
- Comfortable both collaborating and working independently in a remote work environment
- Not afraid to take on writing and reporting on complicated topics and learning the ins and outs of a complex, ever-changing industry
Responsibilities
- Assign and perform detailed copy editing on print and digital articles for HomeCare magazine, website and newsletters
- Report, gather and write copy for newsletters four to five times a week and assist with production
- Be part of a team building a monthly magazine in both print and digital formats
- Coordinate with editor in chief and rest of the team on editorial direction for the magazine and digital products
- Write in-house bylines and other content as needed
- Find press announcements and industry news for usage and article leads
- Assist with social media
- Coordinate and compile regular magazine sections including industry news and longform content
- Conduct website SEO tagging and archive work
- Conduct client outreach as requested by sales team
- Attend in-person (some travel required) and virtual trade shows and conferences for various industry organizations
- Other responsibilities as needed
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(K) & Company Match
- Paid time off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Student Loan 401K Match
- Flexible hours
- Referral bonuses
- Training and growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
