Associate Editor

$50,000 - $93,600/Yr

American Business Media - Simsbury, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Simsbury, CT

About the position

The Associate Editor position at American Business Media involves a blend of traditional and innovative journalism, focusing on business-related content. The role requires a commitment to professionalism in news reporting while also embracing creativity to engage readers with compelling stories. The editor will be responsible for copy-editing, soliciting contributions from industry insiders, and crafting multimedia content for various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Copy-edit articles for clarity, grammar, and style.
• Solicit contributions from industry professionals to enhance content quality.
• Craft breaking news alerts and quick scripts for broadcast and podcast.
• Develop ideas for trade paperback publications based on existing content.
• Engage in creative thinking to produce content that resonates with readers.
• Rethink traditional journalism structures to improve content delivery.

Requirements

• Mid-level experience in journalism or editing.
• Strong understanding of business journalism and its nuances.
• Proficiency in copy-editing and content creation.
• Ability to engage with industry leaders and solicit their insights.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with multimedia storytelling.
• Familiarity with digital content delivery methods.
• Creative thinking skills to innovate traditional journalism practices.

Benefits

• Company-paid health plans
• Retirement plans with company contribution
• Performance and profit-sharing bonuses
• Half-day Fridays
• Fridays off from Memorial Day to Labor Day
• Uber-on-Us program
• Flexible work-from-home options
• Free lattes from the in-office cappuccino machine
• Annual bonuses on top of base salary