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Online Editor

Publication or Company  Weitz & Luxenberg P.C.
Industry  Finance/Real Estate/Legal, marketing
Salary Competitive
Benefits 401K/403B, Bonuses, Dental, Health
Job Duration Full Time
Job Location New York, NY
Job Requirements The Online Editor needs to be comfortable wearing many hats because the position combines the roles of copy editor, proofreader, assignment editor, page editor, and executive editor into a single function. The Online Editor will also author some of the content or press releases that require inside knowledge of the firm.
Importantly, the successful candidate will possess a demonstrated knack for crafting clickable headlines and a good sense for stories that get shared.
In addition to driving and supporting the ongoing evolution, competitiveness and growth of all our on-line properties, the Online Editor will be responsible for:
• Developing overall content strategy
• Developing viable story ideas
• Establishing daily and long-term editorial projects
• Proofreading
• Interacting on social media platforms
• Collaborating with design and SEO specialists to develop new web properties and improve existing ones
• Managing a stable of contributing writers (staff and freelance)
Applicant requirements:
• College degree
• 3 to 5 years of experience in online editing, journalism, communications or a related field
• Excellent grammar and spelling skills; intimate familiarity of AP style
• Solid experience using content management systems, blog software, and social media platforms
• Familiarity with SEO best-practices
Equal Employment Opportunity
Please submit your resume to Recruiting@weitzlux.com
About Our Company Weitz & Luxenberg -- headquartered in New York City and among the nation’s largest and most respected personal-injury litigation law firms -- seeks an energetic and versatile Online Editor to manage the creation and dissemination of health, science, fitness, medical, nutrition and environmental content at multiple Internet properties that target consumer and professional audiences.