Editor/Reporter

Job Description:

• Manage the editorial vision and day-to-day operations for the brand(s)
• Manage freelance expenses to budget while meeting content needs across digital, print, niche, and event publications
• Select honorees for recognition products based on community discussions, nominations, and suggestions
• Drive digital proficiency and a digital-first mindset among editorial staff
• Stay current on AI trends and developments and monitor usage for compliance with BTM ethics guidelines
• Lead or coordinate production of special products to BTM standards
• Manage publication of community-submitted content, including columns and op-eds
• Drive audience engagement through knowledge of audience needs
• Achieve monthly metrics goals set by the editorial committee and executive team
• Communicate and enforce company culture, policies, and legal guidelines
• Report on and write news and feature stories for legal publications
• Develop innovative ideas for legal news coverage and stay current on legal news and events
• Serve as the face of the publication in the local legal community
• Emcee and network at events
• Moderate and help select panelists for webinars and panel discussions
• Attend key community business events to build connections and represent the brand
• Support sales staff with pitches to potential advertisers while maintaining editorial integrity
• Respond to community feedback, criticism, and suggestions
• Develop editorial vision, key beats, special products calendars, and story quantity expectations with other leaders
• Support events by developing summit themes, brainstorming speakers, selecting honorees, writing/editing scripts, and reviewing videos
• Work with other departments to generate editorial-focused revenue streams
• Help steer the company toward profitability while implementing its vision, mission, and long-term goals
• Understand brand revenue streams and the editorial department’s impact on them

Requirements:

• Applicants must be within the local markets covered by the role: North Carolina and South Carolina; preference for NC-based candidates
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Ability to use independent judgment and make discretionary decisions with respect to client needs and other aspects of the sales process
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• Highly proficient using social media platforms
• Proficiency with web analytics tools and metrics
• Team-building skills
• Strong customer/client service skills
• Results-driven
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong computer skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, WordPress, and Outlook
• Reliable home internet connection with minimum 50 Mbps upload / 10 Mbps download

Benefits:

• Employer-funded Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) providing tax-free funds to help pay individual health insurance premiums
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid AD&D Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability coverage
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Program
• Unlimited PTO
• Sick Time
• Summer Weekend Jumpstart Hours
• Over 10 paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance Program
• 401K with a company match
• Growth opportunities to build your career
• Learning & Development programs