BridgeTower Media is seeking an Assistant Editor who will play a key role in producing content for the online and print editions of The Daily Record and related products. Under the direction of the Editor and Managing Editor, the Assistant Editor is responsible for posting online and in print news briefs, personnel announcements (Movers and Shakers), and BTM Connect items as well as building daily email alerts, scanning wires for stories/news releases, updating the website, leading the production of profiles for the Power Lists and In the Lead sections, proofing pages for the daily paper and special products, ensuring corrections are completed by the design team, and gathering/producing content for print and online business albums.
Duties + Responsibilities:
- Under direction of editor and managing editor, work with staff writers and freelancers to plan and execute coverage plans.
- Edit and post content on the publications’ websites.
- Work with digital editor to build out social media content on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other platforms.
- Work with the company’s design hubs to plan and execute design of print products; assist with page proofing and corrections.
- Help develop Power Lists and In the Lead profiles.
- Communicate regularly and effectively with the editor, publisher, other newsroom personnel and others throughout the company.
- Other duties as directed by the editor and managing editor.
