Senior Business Editor

Imagination Publishing

We began as a Chicago-based custom publisher. Today, we’re much more. Print, digital, video and social media—channels we use everyday to deliver thought leadership.

Although our capabilities evolved over the years, the commitment to our ideals will always remain the same.

http://www.imaginepub.com


Position Details

Senior Business Editor
Job
Full-time
Office/WFH
100% remote
1/10/2017
Chicago Illinois
Chicago, IL

Imagination is a content marketing agency based in Chicago. We believe that Imagination creates endless possibilities, and we exist to help our clients build relationships that last. We have an immediate opening fora Senior Editor.

The Senior Editor is a veteran journalist with proven success in reporting, content strategy development and content creation, preferably in the realm of small business advocacy, policy and regulations. This editorial expert knows what topics and trends resonate with a business-minded audience — plus what stories, infographics, videos and other content types best engage in varied formats, from high-end print pieces to daily digital reportage.

The Senior Editor is equally comfortable with long-form writing and editing and short-form content, big-picture review and detailed copy editing on complex subject matter. The Senior Editor conceptualizes story ideas and creative concepts, then collaborate with a team of editorial specialists to create them.

The ideal candidate will have outstanding writing and reporting abilities, and experience editing for content, scope, flow, style and adherence to quality standards. Prior experience working in an agency environment (client-facing) and on a business- or policy-related publication is strongly preferred. Familiarity with emerging technology and current knowledge of trends and innovations in digital media is a plus.

Specific responsibilities include:

  • Brainstorm, assign and manage a large amount of content for several platforms and/or sites, and keep a detailed record of copy coming in from various freelancers and in-house writers 
  • Research complex subjects (e.g., tax and legal regulations) and write copy tailored to a target audience and the chosen platform 
  • Collaborate with a full editorial team to develop story ideas and editorial calendars that meet client needs 
  • Calmly and diligently juggle multiple results-oriented initiatives under tight turnarounds 
  • Make decisions and delegate to or lead junior team members, including editors, associate editors, interns and writing program participants 
  • Lead editing process for various publications or projects, shifting seamlessly between big-picture and copy edits 
  • Collaborate with content, digital and video teams to write and edit copy for web, video and social media projects as needed


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