Editor-in-Chief

IRONMARKETS is seeking an experienced, Editor-in-Chief to join the ForConstructionPros.com team who maintains writing, publishing, social media, on-camera video/podcast/webinar and organizational skills and is willing and able to juggle multiple tasks and projects with varying deadlines. Journalism and print production experience required. Video production experience preferred. Industry experience in construction markets preferred.

Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, IRONMARKETS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability and short-term disability insurance. We also offer a 401(k), generous paid time off, a dynamic team environment and the flexibility to work remotely.

About IRONMARKETS

IRONMARKETS is a leading business-to-business media and business intelligence company with a portfolio of respected brands serving the heavy construction, asphalt, concrete, paving, rental, sustainability, landscape, manufacturing, logistics and supply chain markets. Through industry-leading digital properties, trade shows, videos, magazines, webinars and newsletters, IRONMARKETS delivers relevant content to engaged audiences while helping advertisers reach their target markets through analytics, data and targeted media solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Act as brand editorial lead for both asphalt and pavement markets. Construction industry experience preferred but not required.
• Write long-form and short-form articles, product write-ups, blogs and more for both print and online, both scheduled and while attending tradeshows/conferences.
• Write, assign and manage contributed content for both print and online.
• Manage e-newsletters and social media channels.
• Demonstrate comfort creating digital content; this includes on-camera video, SEO-driven articles and other online assets.
• Spearhead monthly production process for both print publications, including working with Production Manager, Art Director and more.
• Monitor content in accordance with content analytics platform.
• Collaborate with the Construction content team to identify and share content.
• Facilitate and oversee awards programs and spec guides, and work with Content Director and Sales team to continue improving processes, etc.
• Contribute to custom client content and programs when needed.
• Work with Content Director to identify top industry topics, create annual editorial calendars, update digital media kit and more.
• Help manage content for ForConstructionPros.com/Asphalt and ForConstructionPros.com/Pavement, including but not limited to contributed content, posting of news and events and more.
• Must be comfortable on-camera for video, social and podcast content creation to moderate podcasts, webinars and in-person conference sessions as needed.
• Attend tradeshows/conferences and other industry events.
• Be able to repurpose content for different forms of media.
• Work with Editorial Advisory Board to receive contributed content, discuss trends and more.
• Repurpose content for different forms of media.
• Must be comfortable working with advertisers, conducting video interviews, conducting over-the-phone interviews and participating in team and company meetings with video on.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Parsely, Google Analytics, content management systems and more.
• Travel overnight at least 10% of time.

Purpose: To support the brand, content and project efforts.

Job Results/Outcomes

• Ensure print and digital properties contain fresh content, including written, audio, video and visual.
• Bring a digital-first approach to content. This includes writing articles, creating video content, posting product write-ups, blogs and more, keeping the online audience top of mind.
• Write, assign and manage contributed content for both print and online.
• Demonstrate comfort creating digital content; this includes on-camera video, SEO-driven articles and other online assets.
• Complete articles and other assignments according to specified deadlines.
• Take ownership of brand from an editorial perspective, including content direction.
• Input articles, news items, blogs, product write-ups, events and other content into the content management system for assigned brands.
• Collaborate with the Construction content team to identify and share content.
• Stay abreast of industry news and events.
• Ensure content is edited and proofread.
• Abide by production schedule and other deadlines.
• Generate original content ideas and potential revenue-generating opportunities.
• Monitor content performance to learn what content is working and what content isn’t.
• Help repurpose content across different brand channels.
• Monitor web analytics and other platforms to determine keywords to use within stories as well as digital content.
• Help manage content for ForConstrutionPros.com/Asphalt and ForConstructionPros.com/Pavement, including but not limited to contributed content, news items, original bylined content and more.
• Ensure brand social media channels are engaging, increase audience and provide a platform for further monetization.
• Create engaging social media posts to check in with audience, drive interest and encourage others to follow.
• Build audience to increase revenue-generating opportunities.
• Keep up with any new platform changes or algorithms to ensure efficiency of posting.
• Other duties as assigned are achieved in helping the brand(s) meet revenue goal(s)
• Participate in team and company meetings.
• Engage in client networking and building relationships.
• Attend tradeshows/conferences and other industry events.
• Collaborate with internal teams to accomplish client or sales efforts projects, including webinars, premium content, other customer projects and more.
• Oversee all awards and recognition programs and ensure they’re in line with brand and revenue goals.
• Collaborate with Art Director in production for print issues.
• Help proofread print pages to ensure quality content.
• Contribute to and/or moderate podcasts, webinars and in-person conference sessions as needed.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Print production, video production and website management experience preferred.
• Industry experience in the construction network preferred.
• Must be able to join a dynamic team of journalists who exhibit pride, passion, positivity and motivation.
• Must be comfortable on-camera for video, social and podcast content creation to moderate podcasts, webinars and in-person conference sessions as needed.
• Demonstrated track record of consistently meeting and/or exceeding goals.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to adjust communication style appropriately to meet the needs of the audience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be flexible in the work environment and willing and able to adapt to changing organizational needs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects through successful completion within set timelines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively work both independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
• Ability to travel overnight at least 10% of time.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Parsely, Google Analytics, content management systems and more.