Editorial Production Manager

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Editorial Production Manager managing editorial tasks for a news site and daily blog aimed at technology clients. Requires strong editing skills and ability to work under tight deadlines remotely.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as editor of our news site and daily blog, working with the managing editor and writing team to help decide which content to highlight on our homepages each day, maintaining high standards for all headlines, copy and visuals.
  • Plan blog content and work with stakeholders and writers to develop and execute, including coming up with ideas, creating content plans, editing, assisting with reviews/approvals and ensuring excellence in final product.
  • Edit and update content including blog posts, media resources and other items, refining writing structure, tone and clarity, complying with Associated Press (AP) style and company style guidelines.
  • Build and publish press releases, blog posts, press resources and various content quickly and accurately in our content management system, often on deadline.
  • Write short content including social copy, headlines, link text and captions.
  • Work with platform team as needed to troubleshoot and test new features, and write/update how-to guidance for publishing tasks.
  • Assist in occasional after-hours or weekend editing/publishing work as needed, depending on news.

Requirements:

  • Strong journalism/content editing skills and familiarity with AP Style
  • Solid news judgement and basic understanding of technology and the industry
  • Ability to engage constructively with a wide range of stakeholders to drive shared outcomes, including across global teams.
  • Available during core Pacific time hours, 9 AM – 6 PM, including late-day needs and occasional late-night or early-morning publishing
  • Able to work efficiently against tight deadlines
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
  • Pluses: Content strategy and social media experience; familiarity working within a multi-site WordPress environment

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan investing