Description
Ad Age is seeking a meticulous and adaptableDigital Editorto join our dynamic newsroom team. In this role, you'll work closely with reporters and editors to refine stories ranging from quick-turnaround breaking news to in-depth features and annual projects. With a sharp eye for accuracy, a passion for clarity and a commitment to editorial excellence, you'll play a key role in shaping high-quality content that resonates with our audience.
This is a full-time position, preferably based from our Manhattan office. Could also be based in another Crain office or remote from a home office thatis inone of the states Crain does business in. (AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, MD, MA, MI, MN, NV, NY, NC, OH, OR, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and Washington, DC.) Will work ET hours.
Responsibilities
Help plan daily site and content schedules with editorial leadership
Copyedit, proofread,scheduleand publish stories on AdAge.com
Regularly update andoptimizehomepage content
Ensure all copy adheres to Ad Age editorial standards and style guidelines
Partner with reporters to strengthen digital storytelling,headlinesand presentation
Write,testandoptimizeheadlines and display copy
Coordinate with the design team on story visuals and media assets
Collaborate with editors and reporters to package stories for maximum impact across digital platforms
Build, test, schedule and distribute newsletters, including alerts, dailies,weekliesand special editions
Use audience data and performance insights to inform editorial decisions and improve content presentation
Assisteditors and reporters with CMS-related workflows and troubleshooting
Serve as backup for the Managing Editor when needed
Qualifications
Three+ years of experience editing in a fast-paced digital publishing or newsroom environment
Strong copy editing and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work efficiently under deadline pressure
Experience editing a range of news-driven content accurately and consistently
Basic knowledge of HTML
Familiarity with AI tools and a thoughtful approach to using them to improve newsroom workflows whilemaintainingeditorial standards
Strong headline writing skills and a feel for digital storytelling
Understanding of how imagery, video and embedded media enhance editorial content
Comfort working within CMS platforms and digital publishing workflows
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of the advertising,marketingand media industries
Experience working in B2B media or trade publishing
Experience in a news-driven editorial organization
Familiarity with web analytics and audience performance tools
Knowledge of AP style
This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Pay Transparency Disclosure:
The estimated salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000.
The final salary offering will take into accounta wide range of factors, including experience, accomplishments and location. The salary range provided should not be considered as a salary limit or cap. In addition to base salary, Crain also offers competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.
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Brand Overview:
Ad Age is a daily must-read for an influential audience of decision makers and disruptors across the marketing and media landscape.
Created in 1930 to cover a burgeoning industry with objectivity, accuracy, and fairness, Ad Age continues to be powered by award-winning journalism. Today, Ad Age is a global media brand focusing on curated creativity, data and analysis, people and culture, and innovation and forecasting.
From vital print editions to must-attend events and innovative platform offerings, its industry-leading offerings include the coveted A-List & Creativity Awards, Ad Age Small Agency Conference, and proprietary data such as the Leading National Advertisers Report from the Ad Age Datacenter.
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Where you work matters. The job posting will provide specific information on where and when your amazing work would be performed. Employee work location is determined by the needs of the specific team and may include on-site, hybrid or remote.Employee work location is subject to change.
An "in-office" role would require the employee to come into the office most days with occasional flexibility to work remotely if tasks can be performed elsewhere and if the manager approves.
A "remote" role would allow an employee to work from a home office that is in one of the states Crain does business in. We can only employ a remote / "work from home" employee if they reside in one of these states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, MI, MN, NV, NY, NC, OH, OR, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and Washington, DC.
A "hybrid" role would be a mix of in-office and remote work. There may be a specified schedule for coming into the office or it could be... For full info follow application link.
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