Associate Managing Editor Job at Orlando Business Journal in Orlando

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The Associate Managing Editor (AME) is a critical player in the planning and production of the weekly print and digital products. The AME contributes to the weekly and daily publishing cycles in multiple ways including helping execute the plan of the Editor-in-Chief (EIC) and Managing Editor (ME) and execute online content, print line ups and special publications.

The AME is the first line of defense for the publication providing copy editing, coaching and recruitment assistance, as well as serving as the primary backup for the Managing Editor.

In a multi-platform media operation, it’s critical to reformat, reuse, reshape and guide content for print and digital outlets alike, and the AME serves as a key player in this mandate. Through innovative storytelling, inventive layouts and ambitious concepting, the AME ensures the best reporting efforts of the newsroom are put to their fullest use.

The AME, along with the Managing Editor, is charged with keeping reporters on task tackling the most important stories of the day and week. The AME helps with 1-on-1 mentoring of the reporters and plays a key role in developing growth strategies for the team.

The AME also may serve, at the direction of the EIC, as the editorial department’s liaison with other departments in matters that pertain to awards publications, events, social media and other cross-departmental activities. They also are expected to be available for leadership brainstorming on content, staff strategy and more.

Finally, the AME serves as part of the quality control team for the publication, establishing and executing processes that ensure proofing and editing of all original content for all platforms meet the standards of American City Business Journals.

Duties and responsibilities: These may change based on evolving business needs.

Responsibilities

• Conceive of and execute the production of special publications and centerpiece sections, in collaboration with the Managing Editor.
• Source and coordinate with freelancers in the production of business journal content.
• Gather, format and repurpose online content for print. Check and sign off on print pages, in coordination with editors.
• Edit and proof copy for style, clarity, spelling, grammar, consistency, context and accuracy.
• As needed, assist in coaching and mentoring of staff, including assisting in growth development plans.
• As called upon, contribute to editing of news items throughout the day for the Business Journal’s digital platforms.
• Assist editors in managing awards publication production, including outreach to judges and awardees.
• Write headlines, sub-heads, and cutlines, and other informational or graphics copy. As with all copy, the Business Journal’s goal is 100% accuracy.
• Perform variety of news, production and administrative duties.
• Regularly participate in and attend Business Journal sponsored events.
• Take on any other assignment made by manager(s).
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with all colleagues and professionally with sources.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 1-2 years associate editing experience in print or online
• Familiarity with AP Style
• Knowledge of basic financial concepts
• Creative planning skills
• Solid news judgment
• Experience with management of editorial projects
• Stickler for detail

Compensation

TBD

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K Plan with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Multiple Employee Dependent Scholarship Programs
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Lifestyle Programs (Including incentives for healthy habits)
• Medical Infertility Services
• Corporate discount programs
• Employee Recognition/Service Awards

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable city, state or federal law.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Newspaper Publishing

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