Special Projects Editor

• Oversee all content related to events, including special publications, digital packages and multimedia presentations

• Plan and conceive editorial event content - print section, online content, videos, scripts and overall presentation 

• Assign all content for editorial and event special projects, including stories, photos, graphics and data packages

• Work with other departments to ensure event schedules, nomination processes, selection of honorees and day-of content for the event meet the high editorial standards of the Business Journal.

• Develop and manage stable of freelancers to create top-notch content 

• Assist other editors in managing the day-to-day coverage as needed

• Assign all weekly Journal Profiles, ensuring we are interviewing high-level people with a focus on gender, racial, geographic and industry diversity

• Meet all deadlines

 

 

• Exceptional editor, proofreader, reporter and writer with knowledge of AP style

• Able to guide, contribute to and lead large-scale editorial projects

• Multitasker

• Able to use social media as a newsgathering and dissemination tool

• At least five years of editing and project management

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or equivalent