Senior Editor
About The Position
This role involves developing and executing special content projects, managing editorial workflows for events, and performing general editing tasks. The Senior Editor will collaborate with editors, source and coordinate freelancers, and adapt digital content for print. They will also serve as the editorial lead for events, recommending content themes and managing project timelines. Additionally, the role includes editing and proofing copy, writing stories, implementing systems to meet deadlines, and editing digital news content. The position requires attending Business Journal events and working collaboratively with colleagues and sources. Duties, schedules, and work location may change based on business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 2–3 years of editing experience in print or online media
- Proficiency in AP Style
- Strong working knowledge of social media platforms
- Experience managing editorial projects
- Excellent news judgment and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ethical journalism practices
- Creative planning and organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Adobe InDesign experience preferred
- Video editing experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute special content projects in collaboration with editors
- Source, assign, and coordinate freelancers
- Gather, format, and adapt digital content for print
- Partner with the Events team as editorial lead for awards publications
- Recommend content themes, story lineups, and visual assets
- Support event-related social media publishing
- Manage editorial workflows and ensure project timelines are met
- Conduct outreach to honorees and judges
- Participate in interdepartmental planning meetings
- Edit and proof copy for AP and Business Journal style, accuracy, clarity, and consistency
- Write and report stories for special publications, print editions, and daily newsletters
- Implement systems to ensure deadlines are met, including with shared services
- Edit digital news content throughout the day as needed
- Attend required Business Journal events
- Complete additional assignments as directed
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and professionally with sources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
