Company Overview

The Infrastructure Solutions Group, a division of 1105 Media, includes the media brands HME Business, Mobility Management, School Planning & Management, College Planning & Management, Security Today, Occupational Health & Safety, and Environmental Protection.

We are currently seeking an Associate Content Editor to join the 1105 Infrastructure Solutions Editorial Content team.

Please supply two bylined clips of news, technology, human interest, clinical or feature stories. Stories must have been published professionally or within an official university publication/setting. Self-published clips, including those from social media and personal/non-personal blogs, do not qualify. Resumes not accompanied by clips will not be considered.

This is an entry-level position with a salary range in the mid $30's.

Job Summary:

Looking for a position that focuses on writing, reporting, and editing for print and online publications with highly targeted readerships? This is the job you want.

As Associate Content Editor, your main responsibilities will be to develop knowledge of niche industries in aid in the production of print products. The Associate Content Editor will work hand-in-hand with Editors and the Production Department to print monthly magazines, supplements and more.

In addition to production on the print side, your responsibilities can include interviewing industry leaders, analysts and clinicians; compiling and writing product sections each month; collecting and organizing story images; building and maintaining an effective product and technology database; building and maintaining industry contact lists; cultivating and nurturing relationships with key industry contacts; and supporting multiple editors within multiple vertical markets.

You will work closely with each magazine’s editor, learn each industry, and learn and follow each magazine’s editorial style. You must be proficient at AP style.

The Associate Content Editor will also be responsible for administrative support to the publications, which will include tracking, receiving/gathering, and managing sales- and advertising-related content. This will include product news and case histories, as well as materials for special contests and sections that will appear in the publications and/or online.

Outside of the core responsibilities, other duties can include helping to write, organize and schedule social media posts; helping with marketing projects; creating electronic newsletters, and creating industry surveys.

Essential Job Functions:

Write product stories, news articles and feature stories for print publications and digital products
Copy edit and proofread stories for print and online platforms
Produce e-newsletters, including writing and editing content
Work in content management systems to post content
Work with lead editors to develop and post web content
Assist in content development for online webinars, virtual events and marketing/branding
Administrative support for special contests and sections
Travel occasionally to key industry events, conferences or meetings

Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, English (writing) or related field
A minimum of one to three years of relevant writing and editing experience in media or in journalism environment; Business-to-Business media a plus
Strong proficiency in MS Office required
Basic proficiency in HTML and WYS/WYG web page tools; Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud experience required
Sitecore or similar content management system experience a plus
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Can engage professionally with industry contacts
Excellent organization/time management skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
Self-motivated with desire to be successful and grow within the company
Can work in an office setting during typical business hours

Please supply two bylined clips of news, technology, human interest, clinical or feature stories. Stories must have been published professionally or within an official university publication/setting. Self-published clips, including those from social media and personal/non-personal blogs, do not qualify. Resumes not accompanied by clips will not be considered.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k) plan and a generous paid time off (PTO)/holiday plan.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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