EDITOR/ASSITANT EDITOR
Highlands Publications, a Birmingham-based publisher of nationally distributed trade magazines is seeking an experienced editor/assistant editor. Duties will include editing, proofing, writing, phone interviews, being responsible for cultivating all editorial leads and sources, and the ability to establish working relationships with manufacturers, large and small.
Must be able to work with minimal direction on multiple tasks and adhere to tight deadlines. Requires a tremendous organizational skill set, be detail-oriented, and have experience working in the editorial field. Some travel required for trade shows.
Core responsibilities
$ads={1}
- Must have the ability to learn and understand our target industry
- Technical writing ability a plus
- Proficient in editing and proofing
- Must be able to work under tight monthly deadlines, and needs to have the ability to work ahead, making sure quality editorial is always readily available
- Must be able to seek out and develop a large network of potential editorial contributors
- Must be comfortable conducting phone interviews
- Ability to establish and maintain business relationships in our target industry
- Time management and organizational skills are a must
The position will report directly to the president of the company. Compensation determined by skill sets and experience. We offer a great benefits package that includes approved medical and vacation time off, a simple retirement plan, health and dental care coverage, life insurance. Please forward your resume to Russell Haddock at russell@mcsmag.com.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $30,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote
