Position: Managing Editor
Position ID: 1705
Division: Agent Media
Office Location: Clearwater, FL
Description
Summit Business Media is hiring a Managing Editor in their Clearwater, FL office, for one of their business to business trade publications.
Essential Job Functions
Writing, editing, proofing, and managing editorial content for weekly magazine and real-time Web site in the financial services arena. Help assign, traffic, and edit copy from in-house and freelance contributors as well as taking on a news beat.
We’re looking for a team player who works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Oversee contracts and invoices for freelance writers. Assist with the recruitment of speakers for conferences and Web events.
Requirements
- Three plus years of journalism experience.
- Experience in a managing editor role desired, but not required.
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, required.
- Editorial experience in business to business publishing.
- Solid reporting and copy edit skills required.
- Thorough knowledge of English grammar and usage.
- Excellent communication and team-building skills.
- Understand deadlines and motivate people to meet them.