Associate Editor: HomeCare Media

Cahaba Media Group; Birmingham (AL); Remote; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(K) & Company Match

Paid time off

Paid Parental Leave

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Cahaba Media Group is seeking an Associate Editor for HomeCare to join their team. This role involves detailed copy editing of articles and newsletters for both print and digital formats.

You'll contribute to editorial direction and write engaging content on a variety of topics. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in journalism, at least one year of relevant experience, and familiarity with AP style, InDesign, and WordPress.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant work experience or internship experience.
• Experience with copy editing, reporting, or writing.

Responsibilities

• Assign and edit print and digital articles for HomeCare.
• Report and write copy for newsletters multiple times a week.
• Coordinate editorial direction with the team.
• Assist with social media and client outreach.

Skills

Copy editing

Reporting

Writing

Familiarity with AP style

InDesign

WordPress

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, or related field

Job description

We are a team of editors and creative minds who produce and publish the leading B2B print and digital media products at Cahaba Media Group (CMG). We're a company focused on growth and the development of our employees and on creating dynamic educational content that engages our audiences. HomeCare covers the dynamic market of care and medical equipment provided to U.S. residents in their homes, including the aging population, those with chronic health conditions and the disability community.

You are a deadline-driven, energetic writer and copy editor looking to build your career. You are a word nerd who has no problem correcting spelling and grammar use in text messages with your friends and family. You love learning something new and explaining it to others. You:

• Have a bachelor's degree in journalism, English,communications or a related field
• Have one to two years of relevant work experience and/or internship experience
• Have some copy editing, reporting and/or writing experience
• Are familiar with AP style
• Have some experience with InDesign and WordPress (or experience in similar content management systems)
• Are comfortable both collaborating and working independently in a remote work environment
• Are not afraid to take on writing and reporting on complicated topics and learning the ins and outs of a complex, ever-changing industry

Your responsibilities as Associate Editor for HomeCare:

• Assign and perform detailed copy editing on print and digital articles for HomeCare magazine, website and newsletters
• Report, gather and write copy for newsletters four to five times a week and assist with production
• Be part of a team building a monthly magazine in both print and digital formats
• Coordinate with editor in chief and rest of the team on editorial direction for the magazine and digital products
• Write in-house bylines and other content as needed
• Find press announcements and industry news for usage and article leads
• Assist with social media
• Coordinate and compile regular magazine sections including industry news and longform content
• Conduct website SEO tagging and archive work
• Conduct client outreach as requested by sales team
• Attend in-person (some travel required) and virtual trade shows and conferences for various industry organizations
• Other responsibilities as needed

We strive to offer an environment that provides our employees with the right balance between work and family. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(K) & Company Match
• Paid time off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Student Loan 401K Match
• Flexible hours
• Referral bonuses
• Training and growth opportunities

The salary range for this position is $40,000 - $42,000.
This position may be performed remotely within the United States in any of the lower 48 states with the exception of California.