Senior Editor

Diversified Careers • Portland, ME

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As Senior Editor, you'll be a primary face and voice of the WorkBoat brand — breaking news, telling compelling stories, and helping define the editorial direction of one of the maritime industry's most trusted publications. You'll work across print and digital platforms, lead a small editorial team, and engage directly with the industry at events and site visits. This is a role for a journalist who loves being close to the action — someone who builds relationships, chases great stories, and takes pride in producing authoritative, high-quality content.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or equivalent; 5+ years of editorial experience in B2B media
• Strong expertise across both digital and print publishing environments
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; AP style fluency required
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously without sacrificing quality
• Experience with content management systems and basic HTML
• Sharp fact-checking, research, and editing instincts — you catch what others miss
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset and strong attention to detail
• Willingness to travel for industry events and site visits

Nice To Haves

• Audience development experience and maritime/commercial marine industry knowledge are a plus

Responsibilities

• Report, write, and edit original news articles, features, commentaries, and other content for WorkBoat magazine and WorkBoat.com
• Assist the Executive Editor in shaping and executing the brand's editorial strategy
• Manage and mentor a small team of direct reports, providing guidance and performance oversight
• Develop and maintain a strong network of industry contacts to stay ahead of trends and surface compelling story leads
• Contribute to print magazine production, including editing, proofreading, and final review in collaboration with the creative team
• Manage editorial calendars and collaborate with team members on project execution
• Develop innovative multimedia content — videos, webcasts, podcasts, and more — including recruiting and moderating speakers
• Represent WorkBoat at industry events, conferences, and site visits
• Collaborate with the WorkBoat Conference team on speaker selection, panel moderation, and speaker introductions
• Apply SEO best practices to all digital content to grow audience reach

Benefits

• Work Environment: We offer the flexibility to work fully remote or enjoy a hybrid work schedule.
• Work-Life Balance : Generous paid time off programs including vacation, sick leave, and paid family and medical leave.
• Training & Development: From training conferences to professional development seminars, we invest in resources, including LinkedIn Learning for all staff, that empower employees to excel in their careers.
• Comprehensive Healthcare : Inclusive benefits beyond traditional healthcare coverage, including no-cost-to-you services. Free access to all employees and their families to a national network of licensed clinical psychologists, interactive self-paced programs, life coaches, and 24/7 support.
• Wellness Benefits: Employees can earn credit towards their health insurance premiums by engaging in our Wellness Program, which supports physical, mental, and emotional well-being through fitness challenges, webinars, and nutrition education.

What This Job Offers

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