American City Business Journals

Senior Editor

Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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
  • 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

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on special content projects
  • Gain experience in editorial leadership for high-profile events
  • Collaborative work environment with various departments
  • Potential to enhance skills in digital and print content adaptation
  • Exposure to industry professionals and events
  • Engagement in both editorial and creative planning processes
  • Possibility for growth in a reputable media organization
Full Job Description
Duties, schedules, and work location may change based on business needs.

Content Projects

  • Develop and execute special content projects in collaboration with editors
  • Source, assign, and coordinate freelancers
  • Gather, format, and adapt digital content for print

Editorial Lead for Events

  • 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

General Editing

  • 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


  • 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
  • Adobe InDesign experience preferred
  • Video editing experience a plus

About American City Business Journals

American City Business Journals is an American newspaper chain based in Charlotte, North Carolina. ACBJ publishes under 6 brands with 44 local business news outlets in print and digital formats, which reach 3.6 million readers each week with exclusive, in-depth coverage of their business communities. The company's portfolio includes business journals, city/regional magazines, and other specialty publications. ACBJ also owns Sports Business Journal, which covers the sports industry, and Hemmings Motor News, a classic car publication. ACBJ is owned by Advance Publications, which also owns Condé Nast.
Learn more about American City Business Journals
Size
700 employees
Industry
Founded
1985

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