Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.
The Ford Agency has partnered with a national member association in their search for an Assistant Editor to work with their print and digital content team. This role will work closely with the Editor-in-Chief to develop, pitch, report, and prepare stories for publication as well as have an active role in identifying visual content to compliment written content. This is a hands-on role in developing and shaping editorial content and a great opportunity to join a leading association with a focused and innovative team!
Responsibilities Include:
- Conceive and draft stories related to trends and developments in corporate governance
- Collaborate with the editorial team to develop editorial schedules and story lineups
- Conceptualize visuals such as photographs, illustrations, etc. to accompany content
- Coordinate online production and publishing
- Work closely with magazine contributors to track article development and editing and/or proofreading changes
- Represent editorial “storytelling” to colleagues, Board, and professional event attendees
- Assist with additional initiatives and team projects
Qualifications Include:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 2+ years of experience in business journalism (print/digital)
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite, including Excel
- Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style
- Strong research skills
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, D.C. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.
This is a direct hire position. For consideration, please send your resume to:
ATTN: Assistant Editor
Email: [email protected]
To see more open positions available through The Ford Agency, please check out our website at www.ford-agency.com
The Ford Agency
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