Description:
WTWH Media seeks an enthusiastic, motivated, and detail-oriented Associate Editor to work on our Consulting-Specifying Engineer (csemag.com) brand, a resource for engineering professionals in non-residential building construction.
This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a candidate interested in covering the engineering processes and technologies that impact the design of high-performance commercial buildings. Working with experienced editors and subject matter experts, you will help shape the coverage in both print and online channels while developing your own voice as a digital storyteller.
We value candidates eager to learn and collaborate, particularly in using performance data (from website analytics, social media, newsletters) alongside senior editors to understand audience behavior and iteratively refine our content approach. Consulting-Specifying Engineer is written and peer reviewed by engineers and industry professionals who work in non-residential construction focusing on codes and standards, mechanical/HVAC and electrical systems, fire safety and building automation.
In this deadline-oriented environment, your cross-functional role includes working with contributors on content, editing and posting articles online, managing newsletters and webinars, working with the senior editors and designers on preparing print editions, as well as writing and creating your own content for the website and social media. You will also work closely with other brand leaders to help with special projects as needed.
The ideal candidate for this role is detail-oriented, organized, flexible, eager to learn, social media savvy, willing to travel, and thrives in a collaborative environment with other editors and departments within the engineering group at WTWH Media. Experience writing for publications (student-run or other) is highly preferable.
As an Associate Editor, there is great opportunity for career growth within this data-driven multimedia publishing company.
Please submit 2-3 writing samples, along with your resume and cover letter.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English or a similar field
- 1+ year of writing experience, engineering industry experience is a plus but not required
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, solve problems, and consistently meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- Ability to understand and clearly communicate information on technical topics
- Excellent content editing skills for written technical content
- Experience with WordPress, video editing; Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, etc., is a plus
- Great oral communication skills, including in front of a camera
- Understanding of SEO and creating content that drives target audience opens and clicks
- Comfortable using social media for audience engagement
- Familiarity with Google Analytics or other website monitoring tools
- Willingness to travel and cover industry events or customer meetings
- Deadline-oriented time management skills, with the ability to turn around stories on tight deadlines and in multiple formats
- Consistent positivity and curiosity, and a sense of urgency to set and meet goals while maintaining journalistic integrity
We Offer
- Competitive salary and remote work environment
- Premium medical, dental, vision and other health plans – you choose what fits your needs
- Full vested 401(k) match to help you prepare for your retirement future
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, float, bereavement, 12 office holidays and flexible working hours
- Supportive work/life balance and paid parental leave
- Dynamic, dedicated, fun and hard-working environment
- Collaborative work environment in a growing market, consistently ranked as a Top Workplace and included on the Forbes 5000 Fastest Growing Companies for 5+ years
ABOUT WTWH MEDIA
WTWH Media (www.wtwhmedia.com) is an award-winning, digital first B2B media and marketing company that connects brand marketers with targeted, hard-to-reach audiences. WTWH Media serves three core industry verticals, including (i) Engineering, (ii) Healthcare & Life Sciences, and (iii) Foodservice, Retail, and Hospitality. The company’s content is delivered through an omnichannel strategy consisting of 80+ websites, e-newsletters, sponsored content, social media management, in-person events, virtual events and webinars, podcasts, and nine brand to demand print publications. Founded in 2006, WTWH Media LLC, a multi-year Inc. 5000 honoree and repeat Best Workplace winner, is an integrated B2B media company with more than 80+ websites, 12 in-person events, seven print publications and custom digital marketing services. WTWH recognizes two main drivers in the marketplace, among many others, that set the pace and tone of its businesses: media consumption has changed forever, and continues to evolve at an extremely fast pace & marketers must have increasing ROI to justify marketing investment.
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