Assistant Editor - BLT

BridgeTower Media is seeking an Assistant Editor who will play a key role in producing content for the online and print editions of The Daily Record and related products. Under the direction of the Editor and Managing Editor, the Assistant Editor is responsible for posting online and in print news briefs, personnel announcements (Movers and Shakers), and BTM Connect items as well as building daily email alerts, scanning wires for stories/news releases, updating the website, leading the production of profiles for the Power Lists and In the Lead sections, proofing pages for the daily paper and special products, ensuring corrections are completed by the design team, and gathering/producing content for print and online business albums.

Duties + Responsibilities:

• Under direction of editor and managing editor, work with staff writers and freelancers to plan and execute coverage plans.
• Edit and post content on the publications' websites.
• Work with digital editor to build out social media content on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other platforms.
• Work with the company's design hubs to plan and execute design of print products; assist with page proofing and corrections.
• Help develop Power Lists and In the Lead profiles.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with the editor, publisher, other newsroom personnel and others throughout the company.
• Other duties as directed by the editor and managing editor.

Skills + Requirements:

• Strong writing, editing and headline-writing skills.
• Ability to use all features of WordPress and to shift seamlessly between different content management systems, whether print or digital.
• Experience with using social media platforms, including posting.
• Ability to help the editor and managing editor develop strong story ideas and ensure high quality reporting and writing of editorial content, both in print and online.
• Ability to help direct staff writers and freelancers.
• Ability to collaborate with the rest of the editorial team to use analytics to sharpen focus of news coverage.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of the community to fully develop coverage areas and to keep on topic of news developments.
• Reliable home internet connection with minimum 50mbps up/10mbps down.
• This is a hybrid position, so must be willing to commute to office regularly.

What does BridgeTower Media offer?

• A competitive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental plus robust supplementary options.
• Company paid Life, AD&D Insurance & Short and Long-Term Disability coverages
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• 24-hour TeleMedicine and TeleCounseling Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Program
• Unlimited PTO
• Sick Time
• Summer Weekend Jumpstart Hours
• Over 10 holidays paid
• Tuition Assistance Program
• 401K with a company match
• Growth opportunities to build your career
• Learning & Development programs

As long as business needs are met*

About BridgeTower Media

BridgeTower Media is a leading business intelligence, marketing and event platform providing authoritative content and expert analysis through its 40+ B2B media and research brands. More than 4.4 million business decision-makers rely on BridgeTower Media for timely information and expert insights to grow their businesses. These deep and trusted first-party customer relationships power tailored insights for business executives and precision audience targeting for omnichannel marketing solutions. BridgeTower Media also celebrates professional and organizational success through 200+ events and its Best Companies Group. BridgeTower Media is a Transom Capital portfolio company. For more information, please visit www.bridgetowermedia.com.

BridgeTower Media and all subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and value diversity in our workplace.