Editorial Assistant

THE rAVe Agency • Chapel Hill, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position supports the editorial team at rAVe [PUBS], the industry’s leading source for audiovisual news, analysis, and commentary. In this role, you will help manage the daily flow of content for rAVePUBS.com and related platforms by reviewing and posting press releases, proofreading and editing copy, assisting with podcasts and videocasts, researching stories, and supporting overall content production and distribution. This hands-on, execution-focused role is ideal for a detail-oriented writer with strong organizational and writing skills, who works under editorial direction to ensure timely, accurate and well-formatted content across rAVe’s platforms. The successful candidate will be a reliable team member who can balance detail-oriented editing with fast-paced newsroom deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English or related field
• Strong proofreading and copyediting skills with attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to write and edit content in AP Style
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow editorial direction
• Ability to research and fact-check editorial content
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing advertising or sponsored content within newsletters or digital publications
• Familiarity with publishing platforms such as WordPress preferred
• Comfort learning technical topics related to the AV industry
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple assignments
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision
• Ability to work a consistent schedule during regular business hours
• Employees must be able to spend 8+ hours per day operating a computer to complete work.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience in writing, editing or publishing
• Experience building and managing email newsletters
• Familiarity with HubSpot or willingness to learn quickly
• Occasional opportunities may be presented to travel to trade shows and events.

Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread editorial content for clarity, accuracy and style
• Rewrite assigned press releases into short, publishable news stories
• Post daily news stories and press releases to rAVePUBS.com (WordPress-based CMS)
• Write original news stories and other content as assigned
• Build, format, schedule and send email newsletters using established templates and editorial direction
• Track, place and manage advertising or sponsored content within newsletters and on rAVePUBS.com in accordance with editorial guidelines
• Conduct research to support editorial projects
• Assist with podcast/videocast preparation and other production tasks as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level