EnsembleIQ, Inc. is hiring: Associate Editor in Chicago

EnsembleIQ is the premier resource of actionable insights and connections powering business growth throughout the path to purchase. We help retail, technology, consumer goods, healthcare and hospitality professionals make informed decisions and gain a competitive advantage. EnsembleIQ delivers the most trusted business intelligence from leading industry experts, creative marketing solutions and impactful event experiences that connect best-in‑class suppliers and service providers with our vibrant business-building communities. Our vision is to be the premier resource of actionable insights and connections powering business growth for retail, technology, consumer goods, healthcare and hospitality professionals. About Path to Purchase The Path to Purchase Institute (P2PI) offers consumer product marketing executives and brand managers a holistic, 360-degree view of the shopper journey. Covering all components of the omnichannel path to purchase — from in-store to digital — P2PI combines insights, research and inspiration to drive success and innovation for our executive audience. Tracking trends, spotlighting best practices and sharing the tools for success, P2PI is committed to serving the needs of consumer brand marketers, retailers, agencies and solution providers in the quickly evolving realm of commerce marketing. Our areas of focus include in-store experience/activations, digital commerce, retail media, brand marketing, consumer trends/shopper behavior, insights and analytics. About The Role As an Associate Editor, you are a key player in the creation, packaging, and distribution of Path to Purchase's digital content. You'll leverage your strong writing and editing skills to produce authoritative and insightful content on a daily basis. This role requires an ability to produce multiple news and content marketing articles each day on strict deadline. Candidates must be proactive about cultivating industry relationships and diligent in optimizing content for maximum reach and engagement. This is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the commerce marketing industry and receive editorial training and mentorship. Job Summary Pitch, write, and edit high-quality, deadline-driven content for Path to Purchase's integrated platforms, including our newsletters, website, and social media channels. Package content for newsletters. Apply SEO and other digital best practices to maximize content discoverability and amplification. Proofread and edit content to ensure accuracy and adherence to editorial standards. Stay abreast of new trends in retail and consumer goods. Cultivate and maintain relationships with industry sources and key stakeholders. Attend and cover virtual and in-person industry events as needed. Support P2PI events by assisting with logistics and by moderating panels. Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, digital operations, and art departments to execute the brand's content strategy. Play a role in P2PI webinars and videos as a host or moderator. Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field. 1-3 years of proven media experience, ideally in a B2B environment. Exceptional writing, proofreading, and editing skills. Knowledge of AP style is a plus. Ability to produce multiple news and content marketing articles each day. Proficiency with content management systems (e.g., Drupal), Google Analytics, social media scheduling tools (e.g., Hootsuite), and video/photo editing tools. Excellent organizational, time-management, interpersonal, and communication skills. Experience covering the retail and consumer goods industry or a desire to learn. Occasional travel to P2PI events and industry conferences (a few times per year). Comfort/experience on stage and camera or a willingness to learn. What We Offer We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package reflecting your valuable skills. Our benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life/disability coverage, generous Paid Time Off (PTO), EAP, and a 401(k) plan. We also support your wellness with HSA/FSA, a well‑being program, and various optional coverages. We provide a career development pathway in a collaborative environment dedicated to DEI and recognized for its strong leadership. EnsembleIQ is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations at all stages through recruitment and employment in accordance with Human Rights and accommodation legislation upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: As an Associate Editor, you are a key player in the creation, packaging, and distribution of Path to Purchase's digital content . You'll leverage your strong writing and editing skills to produce authoritative and insightful content on a daily basis . This role requires an ability to produce multiple news and content marketing articles each day on strict deadline . En Español: EnsembleIQ es el principal recurso de conocimientos y conexiones accionables que impulsan el crecimiento del negocio a lo largo del camino para la compra. Ayudamos a los profesionales minoristas, tecnológicos, de bienes de consumo, de salud y hospitalidad a tomar decisiones informadas y obtener una ventaja competitiva. Ensemble IQ ofrece la inteligencia comercial más confiable de expertos líderes en la industria, soluciones de marketing creativas e experiencias impactantes de eventos que conectan a proveedores y proveedores de servicios mejores en su clase con nuestras vibrante comunidades de creación de negocios. Nuestra visión es ser el principal comercio de conocimiento y conexión accionable que impulsa el creciente de las empresas minorista, tecnología, bienes de consumidor, atención médica y hoteles. Nuestras áreas de enfoque incluyen experiencia/activaciones en la tienda, comercio digital, medios minoristas, marketing de marca, tendencias del consumidor / comportamiento comprador, conocimientos y análisis. Como editor asociado, eres un jugador clave en la creación, el empaquetado y la distribución del contenido digital de Path to Purchase. Aprovecharás tus fuertes habilidades de escritura y edición para producir contenidos autorizados e perspicaces a diario. Este papel requiere una capacidad para producir múltiples artículos de noticias y content marketing todos los días en plazos estrictos. Esta es una gran oportunidad para sumergirse en la industria del marketing de comercio y recibir capacitación editorial y tutoría. Job Summary Pitch, escribir y editar contenido de alta calidad basado en las plataformas integradas de Path to Purchase, incluidos nuestros boletines informativos, sitio web y canales de redes sociales. Contenido paquete para boletines. Aplicar SEO y otras mejores prácticas digitales para maximizar el descubrimiento y amplificación de contenidos. Proofread y editar contenido para garantizar la precisión y adhesión a los estándares editoriales. Mantenerse al tanto de las nuevas tendencias en bienes minoristas y de consumo. Cultivar y mantener relaciones con fuentes de la industria y partes interesadas clave. Asistir y cubrir eventos virtuales e in-personas de la industry según sea necesario. Apoyar los acontecimientos P2PI ayudando con logística y cruzando paneles moderados. Colaborar eficazmente con equipos de redacción, operaciones digitales y departamentos de arte para ejecutir estrategias de marketing como un estudiante de grado B2B o una experiencia profesional en el campo de ventas de medios de comunicación. Conocimiento del estilo AP es una ventaja. Capacidad para producir múltiples noticias y artículos de marketing de contenido todos los días. Comodidad / experiencia en el escenario y la cámara o voluntad de aprender. Lo que ofrecemos Ofrecemos un paquete completo y competitivo de compensaciones que reflejan sus valiosas habilidades. Nuestros beneficios incluyen salud, odontología y seguro, cobertura profesional/discapacitación, cobertura de vida laboral, tiempo pagado (TOPAP), 401k y derechos humanos. También proporcionamos oportunidades dedicadas a las empresas con una visión e igualdad de empleo y apoyo a través de su programa DEJ-I-188.