Editorial Assistant

The Agora Companies • Baltimore, MD

4d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

14W is seeking an entry-level Editorial Assistant to support its editorial and marketing teams in a fast-paced publishing environment focused on financial and investment content. The role involves researching story ideas and investment themes, fact-checking and organizing information, drafting and editing articles and reports, tracking market trends, supporting publication workflows, and assisting with other editorial projects as needed.

AI is an important part of the role. The Editorial Assistant will use AI tools to accelerate research, generate and refine ideas, organize information, improve drafts, and work more efficiently, while applying human judgment to verify facts and sources and maintain editorial accuracy and quality. Over time, the assistant is expected to develop a working knowledge of the company’s publications, products, editorial processes, research standards, and data-tracking systems, and to become capable of researching, drafting, and editing financial content with limited help from senior team members.

14W describes its environment as collaborative and fast-paced, and values curiosity, accuracy, initiative, and continuous improvement. Applicants should submit a resume, relevant writing or portfolio samples, and a cover letter explaining their fit for the position.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research skills and the ability to find credible, relevant sources.
• Interest in finance, investing, markets, or business, and a desire to learn more about finance and investing.
• Comfort using AI tools for writing, research, brainstorming, and information synthesis.
• Ability to fact-check AI-generated information and distinguish reliable sources from weak or unsupported claims.
• Basic understanding of Excel or Google Sheets.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, curiosity, reliability, creativity, and willingness to ask questions and learn.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to improve processes and master day-to-day editorial work.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service or other professional communication experience.

Responsibilities

• Research story ideas, investment themes, companies, market trends, and economic developments.
• Fact-check information and organize research, sources, and data.
• Draft and edit articles, reports, and investment-related content.
• Use AI tools to support research, brainstorming, information synthesis, drafting, and efficiency, while verifying facts and sources.
• Support publication workflows, including posting content, supporting sends and alerts, and updating tracking tools.
• Complete research assignments and assist with other editorial projects as needed.
• Help improve editorial processes and surface new ideas.
• Develop knowledge of financial markets and investment vehicles, including stocks, bonds, ETFs, and options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed