Associate Editor/Performance Racing Industry (PRI)

$60,000 - $70,000/Yr

Specialty Equipment Market Association (Sema) - Diamond Bar, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Diamond Bar, CA

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About the position

The Associate Editor for Performance Racing Industry (PRI) is responsible for contributing to the content and production of PRI Magazine across various platforms. This role involves collaborating with the editorial, art, and sales teams to produce high-quality content that serves the motorsports industry. The position requires a detail-oriented individual who can manage multiple projects and deadlines while engaging with industry sources to generate story ideas and content.

Responsibilities

• Resource and assemble relevant, high-quality content for PRI Magazine.
• Compile and write regular editorial features and departments, including interactive sidebars, captions, and pull quotes as assigned by the Editor.
• Spearhead outreach efforts and engage with sources for story ideas and content.
• Build, organize, update, and manage source lists and photo archives, and communicate with freelance writers and photographers.
• Assist in the production of PRI's education program, including in-person and online training for motorsports industry members.
• Conduct interviews and generate write-ups as part of additional contact duties.
• Assist with copywriting, copyediting, proofreading, and photography as required.
• Contact sources for photography for feature articles.
• Help coordinate invoicing/accounting with PRI outside contractors.
• Research and identify product and industry trends for feature article content.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent knowledge of the English language.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines concurrently.
• Ability to write lively, interesting copy.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work with different personality types.
• Understanding of the motorsports industry and its nuances within approximately six months.

Nice-to-haves

• Extensive knowledge of the motorsports industry and automobiles.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance