News Editor – $70,000 – $90,000 a year




Business Insurance (since 1967) is the leading media platform written for risk managers and other corporate and government buyers of commercial insurance products and services. Business Insurance also reaches those who work at insurance agents and brokers, and at the insurance companies themselves. Business Insurance is part of the global network of companies that cover and connect the commercial insurance industry. For more information, please visit: https://www.businessinsurance.com/ and big.com.

Position Overview:

Business Insurance is seeking a full-time news editor to work remote in the U.S. to to help manage a busy digital and print production schedule. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with reporters to produce clear, accurate copy for a professional, expert audience.

Responsibilities:

The role includes, but is not limited to, the following duties:

· Edit daily news stories, analysis pieces and in-depth features.

· Write and refine headlines for daily web coverage and bi-monthly print editions.

· Prepare stories for web publication (formatting, links, SEO basics as needed).

· Post stories to the website.

· Summarize and edit web stories into print news briefs.

· Proofread and process pages using InCopy.

· Proof and review data pages and directories for accuracy and consistency.

· Monitor news wires and other sources for story opportunities.

Qualifications:

· 10+ years of full-time experience in business editing.

· Strong copy-editing skills, including rewriting copy when needed.

· Proven ability to work virtually and collaborate as part of a team.

· Self-starter with strong organization and time-management skills.

· Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy.

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.

· Working knowledge of AP style.

· Experience with social media strategies.

Salary Range: $70,000 – $90,000 annually (commensurate with experience and qualifications).

Competitive Benefits

Apply for this job: Send your resume and a brief cover note to jobs@businessinsurance.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have working knowledge of AP style?

Experience:

  • full-time business editing: 10 years (Required)

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