Duties, schedules, and work location may change based on business needs.
Content Projects- Develop and execute special content projects in collaboration with editors
- Source, assign, and coordinate freelancers
- Gather, format, and adapt digital content for print
- Partner with the Events team as editorial lead for awards publications
- Recommend content themes, story lineups, and visual assets
- Support event-related social media publishing
- Manage editorial workflows and ensure project timelines are met
- Conduct outreach to honorees and judges
- Participate in interdepartmental planning meetings
- Edit and proof copy for AP and Business Journal style, accuracy, clarity, and consistency
- Write and report stories for special publications, print editions, and daily newsletters
- Implement systems to ensure deadlines are met, including with shared services
- Edit digital news content throughout the day as needed
- Attend required Business Journal events
- Complete additional assignments as directed
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and professionally with sources
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 2–3 years of editing experience in print or online media
- Proficiency in AP Style
- Strong working knowledge of social media platforms
- Experience managing editorial projects
- Excellent news judgment and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ethical journalism practices
- Creative planning and organizational skills
- Adobe InDesign experience preferred
- Video editing experience a plus
Skills Required
- Edit and proof copy for AP and Business Journal style, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency
- Write and report stories for special publications, print editions, and daily newsletters
- Develop and execute special content projects; source, assign, and coordinate freelancers; adapt digital content for print
- Manage editorial workflows and ensure project timelines are met; participate in interdepartmental planning
- Attend required Business Journal events and support event-related editorial activities
- Minimum 2-3 years of editing experience in print or online media
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in AP Style
- Strong working knowledge of social media platforms
- Experience managing editorial projects
- Excellent news judgment and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ethical journalism practices
- Creative planning and organizational skills
- Adobe InDesign experience
- Video editing experience
What We Do
The Business Journals are the leading source of local business news, data and networking in the United States. Follow us on social media and sign up for the Weekly Edition, Afternoon and Morning Editions, and breaking news alerts for all the latest news, business intelligence, awards and events you need to succeed in business. Start now by following The Business Journals on LinkedIn. Through print, online and face-to-face events, The Business Journals offers leaders the best avenue for making connections and the opportunity to gain a competitive edge locally, regionally and nationally. TBJ is the premier media-solutions platform for companies that target business decision-makers. The Business Journals reach more than 10 million readers and provides them with in-depth coverage of local business communities. The loyalty of these readers is a testament to TBJ's commitment to top-quality journalism and involvement in the business community. Bizjournals.com is the online media division of American City Business Journals, the nation’s largest publisher of metropolitan business news, operating in 45 major cities nationwide. In addition, American City operates BizEquity. This online business valuation platform helps financial professionals create more valuable relationships with business owners.
