Editor Job at Society for Scholarly Publishing in Chicago

ABOUT MAINLAND Born out of a need to transcend the old ideas of storytelling for the 21st century, Mainland is the one-stop shop for storytelling and amplification. We believe in a full-circle approach to creating impactful stories. Who we are is synonymous with what we do. At our core, Mainland is driven by three guiding principles to create a brand biography: people, storytelling and measurable results. We deliver better relationships, strategy, service, and results while consistently accomplishing and exceeding our clients’ expectations. We offer public relations, content marketing, social media, graphic design and branding, consumer brand strategy, franchise development consulting, marketing strategy and execution, advertising and experiential marketing services. We are the agency of choice for the Franchise Brands industry, but that’s not all! We also serve the Hospitality, Travel, Home Services, Real Estate, and Technology industries. WHY WORK FOR US? Are you looking for a start-up culture with the resources, stability and foundation of an established company with 15 years at the top of its field? What about an entrepreneurial environment balanced with autonomy and structure to spur creativity and new ideas? Do you want to be challenged daily and given opportunities to grow personally and professionally? Challenging convention is at the core of everything we do. We eliminate the mindset that the status quo is enough through next-level content, creative, distribution and talent. We build teams that continually strive to get better than the day before. With that said, we invite you to apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement listed below. Our success starts with our people, and we are looking for people who want to grow with us! WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN AN EDITOR As the Mainland Editor, you'll be an experienced and influential member of our content team. This role is central to shaping the voice of our online publication and driving content strategy to meet business goals for our Franchise clients. This role requires a high degree of confidence and autonomy, with a strong emphasis on quality, accuracy, and strategic thinking. Key Responsibilities Accountable for upholding quality standards of writing across the team and reporting on team performance. Manage an editorial calendar for an online publication to achieve business goals. Act as a mentor for junior writers, providing guidance on writing, research, and best practices. Produce 12 stories per week, as well as advanced press releases and profiles with minimal oversight. Divide your writing time between client work (60%) and company content (40%). Independently manage all aspects of story creation, from sourcing leads and conducting interviews to writing and publication. Assist in proofreading and editing content for the broader team to ensure quality standards. Proof content for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to SEO best practices to direct traffic to our content. Be highly organized while juggling a lot of different people, places, and things. Qualifications A college degree and extensive professional writing experience are required. Proven experience as an editor and writer in a magazine or newspaper setting with a strong business background. A proven track record of success in a high-volume, deadline-driven writing role. Exceptional command of the English language, with a sophisticated understanding of business and technical writing. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage multiple high-priority projects. Strong knowledge of SEO best practices for content optimization.Must have experience using AI detection tools (e.g., GPT Zero, Grammarly) and using AI as a tool, with discretion. Proficiency with Google Workspace and experience with Accelo for project management. Must be highly organized, confident, and a proactive problem-solver. On-camera presence for internal meetings and willingness to be featured in video content are required. Working Environment This is a hybrid position, requiring 3 days a week in our Chicago office . Expect morning meetings with individual team members, the team, clients, and sources. A dedicated, distraction-free workspace is required for remote work days. Time tracking is required. Travel of up to 10% may be required for client events. Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $55,000 - $75,000 annually, based on relevant experience. Health: 75% coverage of a high-quality national PPO insurance plan. Retirement: 401(k) matching of 100% of the first 1%, plus 50% of the next 5%. Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO after 90 days of employment. Professional Development: Professional development allowance. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: Mainland is looking for an experienced and influential member of our content team . This role is central to shaping the voice of our online publication and driving content strategy to meet business goals for our Franchise clients . Must be highly organized, confident, and a proactive problem-solver . Must have a college degree and extensive professional writing experience . En Español: Sobre MAINLAND Nacido de la necesidad de trascender las viejas ideas de narración para el siglo XXI, Mainland es una tienda única para contar historias y amplificarlas. Creemos en un enfoque integral para crear historias impactantes. Quienes somos es sinónimo de lo que hacemos. En nuestro núcleo, Continental está impulsado por tres principios rectores para crear una biografía de marca: personas, narrativas y resultados medibles. Llevamos mejores relaciones, estrategia, servicio y resultados mientras cumplimos y superamos constantemente las expectativas de nuestros clientes. Ofrecemos oportunidades de relaciones públicas, marketing de contenidos, redes sociales, diseño gráfico y branding, estrategias de marca del consumidor, consultoría de desarrollo de franquicia, ejecución de estrategia de marketing y comercialización, publicidad y servicios experimentales. Somos la agencia empresarial de la industria de Franchise Brands, pero eso no todo! Eliminaremos la mentalidad de que el status quo es suficiente a través del contenido, creatividad, distribución y talento del siguiente nivel. Construimos equipos que se esfuerzan continuamente por ser mejores que el día anterior. Dicho esto, le invitamos a postularse incluso si no cumple con todos los requisitos enumerados abajo. Nuestro éxito comienza con nuestra gente, y estamos buscando personas que quieran crecer con nosotros! Este papel requiere un alto grado de confianza y autonomía, con un fuerte énfasis en la calidad, precisión y pensamiento estratégico. Dividir su tiempo de escritura entre el trabajo del cliente (60%) y el contenido de la empresa (40%). Responsabilidades clave Responsables para mantener los estándares de calidad de la redacción a través del equipo e informar sobre el rendimiento del equipo. Gestionar un calendario editorial para una publicación en línea para lograr objetivos empresariales. Actúa como mentor para los escritores menores, proporcionando orientación sobre la escritura, investigación y mejores prácticas. Produce 12 historias por semana, así como comunicados de prensa avanzados y perfiles con supervisión mínima. Divida tu tiempo de escribir entre el work client (60%) and company content (40%).