Junior Editor (Remote) Jobs

Seeking junior-level Editor for ForConstructionPros.com and IRONPROS.com brands, who is willing and able to juggle multiple tasks and projects with varying deadlines. B2B journalism experience necessary. Writing experience a must. Also must be proficient in proofreading/editing, working in a content management system and understanding social media.

• Ensure that content adheres to in-house style guide.
• Stay abreast of construction- and equipment-related news to create new digital content.
• Help manage contributed content.
• Attend tradeshows/conferences.
• Repurpose content for different forms of media.
• Write both short- and long-form articles with multiple sources.
• Must be organized, communicative and deadline-oriented.
• Must be comfortable dealing with advertisers, conducting video interviews, conducting over-the-phone interviews and participating in team and company meetings with video on.
• Act as support system to senior editorial staff.
• Work with senior editorial staff to identify top industry topics and create digital content around trending keywords.
• Help monitor digital traffic to determine keywords and understand what works online and what doesn’t.
• Write news items, blogs, articles and high-value content for both print and online.
• Utilize graphic design platforms to create cutting-edge graphics to be used on social media platforms.

Purpose: To support the brand, content and project efforts.

Job Results/Outcomes

1. Ensure websites and print contain fresh content, including written, audio, video and visual.

• Input news items, blogs, articles, contributed bylines and other content into the content management system for assigned brands.
• Monitor digital traffic to learn what content is working and what content isn’t.
• Continue to meet editorial deadlines.
• Ensure content is edited and proofread.
• Help repurpose content across different brand channels.
• Write both short- and long-form articles with multiple sources.
• Collaborate with senior editorial staff to identify content.
• Post and submit content based on schedule.
• Stay abreast of industry news and events.
• Ensure that content adheres to in-house style guide.
• Generate original content ideas and potential revenue opportunities and present those for vetting and approval.

2. Other duties as assigned are achieved in helping the brand(s) meet revenue goal(s)

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Ability to be flexible in the work environment and willing and able to adapt to changing organizational needs
• Ability to effectively work both independently and cooperatively as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent critical thinking/analytical skills and ability
• Demonstrated computer and software skills required; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other video- and podcast-recording platforms.
• Ability to hold oneself accountable for actions, successes, and failures
• Ability to be client-focused and quality-driven
• Passionate, articulate, positive, and highly motivated to win
• Demonstrated track record of consistently meeting and/or exceeding goals
• Ability to exhibit integrity in work product and in interactions with clients, ACBM personnel and other stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects through successful completion within set timelines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to adjust communication style appropriately to meet the needs of the audience
• Ability to travel overnight at least 25% of time
• Ability to operate in an open, honest and forthright manner in order to build and maintain relationships with a diverse population
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze data, draw appropriate conclusions and recommend solutions
• Ability to succeed in a transformative business through self-motivation and vision
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships
• Bachelor’s Degree or five years of experience writing articles and/or news, as well as advanced editing

Besides a competitive salary, AC Business Media offers and generously contributes to health, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term disability. We offer a 401(k), generous paid time off, a dynamic team environment and the ability to work in our historic office in Ft. Atkinson WI (located between Milwaukee and Madison WI) or remotely.