Associate Editor

The salary range for this position is $39.86 - $49.86 per hour***
Please note, that all applicants applying for US job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.***

Our Customer is an employment-oriented online service that operates via websites and mobile apps. They are the world's largest professional network with nearly 800 million members in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. Their vision is to create economic opportunities for every member of the global workforce and aim to connect the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful. Launched on May 5, 2003, the platform is primarily used for professional networking and career development.

We are seeking an Associate Editor on a contract basis to support the growth of our data-driven reporting for U.S.-based members. In this role, the editor will work with internal stakeholders across data science, research and communications to plan data-backed coverage related to economic and workplace trends. The candidate should feel comfortable analyzing data to spot trends and helping our members understand that data through their reporting. This role is 100% remote.

What You’ll Do

Report, write and edit weekly coverage of data-driven topics that impact professionals at various levels
Build distribution tactics by having an understanding of content distribution, including writing concise and engaging copy for social and notifications
Work with internal data science, research and comms teams to spot trends and plan content calendar
Understand benchmark success metrics to evaluate project performance
Develop relationships with data experts and members who can add their voices to our coverage
Identify emerging opportunities and experiment with new ways to share and tell stories that fit the company’s professional audience

Must Haves

2+ years of experience in a news or media environment (either full-time, contract, or freelance)
1+ years of experience in an editorial role (reporting and writing)
Comfortable with data
Organized and deadline-driven
A strategic approach with a knack for testing and iterating to find out what works
Willingness to pitch in where needed to achieve the goals of a small team
Passion for the company's and the editorial’s goal of bringing professionals the news and insights they need
Excited to work in a fast-paced and changing environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Hours & Location:

M-F, 40 hours/week. This role is 100% remote.

Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of the waiting period for eligible engagements)

Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life (including spouse & child), 401k, STD/LTD, AD&D, and Commuter Benefits program.