Job Title: Assistant Editor
Reports to: Editor
Location: Kansas City, Mo.
Full Time; 37.5 hours; Monday-Friday
Job Summary
The Assistant Editor collaborates with the Editor to write and edit articles and news stories that appear in the print editions, e-newsletters and other e-media related content for four B2B and association magazines.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in editing, proofing and writing short departments
- Write features that appear in the news and features sections of the print editions by conducting interviews and acquiring art.
- Help coordinate the art/production stage of the print edition, including tracking assigned articles, editing and proof-reading pages.
- Assist editor by providing material for web, including but not limited to, news items, articles, tradeshow reviews and photo galleries.
- Follow up on requests from readers and vendors for PDFs or extra issues
- Assist with marketing, circulation, webinars and special issues
- Assist with tracking materials for production, including ads, photographs and copy
Education, experience and skills:
- Ability to handle multiple tasks / projects
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Proven proofing, editing, and writing skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication (spoken & written) skills
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Word
- Familiar with Microsoft Outlook / E-mail
- Familiar with Microsoft Excel
- Familiar with database and content management systems
- Familiar with social networking initiatives
- Self-motivated and team-oriented
- Outstanding relationship building and ability to interview sources, organize and write feature articles, news stories and execute good note-taking skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English or related field of study
- 1-2 years experience working in a similar capacity; project management, writing and editing a plus
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Forward resume and cover letter to jody@robstan.com or fax to 816.472.7765.
