Editorial Operations Associate

Watershed Ventures; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Octus in New York seeks an Editorial Operations Associate to support our editorial team of lawyers, financial analysts and journalists. You will monitor coverage, schedule events, maintain databases and produce monthly digests and company-specific pieces.

The role emphasizes organization, multi-stream management and scalable processes, with opportunities to contribute to reports for clients and internal teams. You will report to the Senior Editorial Operations Manager in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience in Excel / Google Sheets
• Familiarity with SQL a plus, but not required
• Genuine interest in financial news, bankruptcy and credit markets
• Experience with financial data and topics a plus, but not required
• Enjoys creative problem-solving and looks to take on new challenges
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling and tracking of coverage events for major court cases
• Maintain databases tracking data about key events and companies in Octus' coverage universe
• Liaise with court staff, freelancers and other third-party service providers
• Monitor third-party content related to performing, distressed and high-yield companies
• Produce internal and client-facing reports and content
• Collaborate with operations and editorial staff to enhance processes and systems that drive content

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

SQL basics

Financial markets interest

Independent worker

Team player

Education

BA or BS degree

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

SQL

Job description

Octus

Octus is a leading global provider of credit intelligence, data, and analytics. Since 2013, tens of thousands of professionals across hedge fund, investment banking, management consulting, and law firm verticals have come to rely on Octus to make better, faster, and more confident decisions in pace with the fast-moving credit markets.
For more information, visit: https://octus.com/

Working at Octus

Octus hires growth-minded innovators and trailblazers across the globe to drive our business and culture. Our core values - Action Oriented, Customer First Mindset, Effective Team Players, and Driven to Excel - define an organizational ethos that’s as high-performing as it is human. Among other perks, Octus employees enjoy competitive health benefits, matched 401k and pension plans, PTO, generous parental leave, gym subsidies, educational reimbursements for career development, recognition programs, and much more.

Role

We are seeking a highly organized self starter with a keen ability to manage multiple information streams and a passion for building efficient and scalable processes.

Based in New York, the Editorial Operations Associate will provide critical support for Octus' editorial team of experienced lawyers, financial analysts and journalists. You will report to the Senior Editorial Operations Manager and will monitor coverage, schedule events, maintain databases to support coverage and produce editorial content such as monthly digests, recaps and certain company-specific pieces.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling and tracking of coverage events for major court cases
• Maintain databases tracking data about key events and companies in Octus' coverage universe
• Liaise with court staff, freelancers and other third-party service providers
• Monitor third-party content related to performing, distressed and high-yield companies
• Produce internal and client-facing reports and content
• Collaborate with operations and editorial staff to enhance processes and systems that drive content

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. degree
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience in Excel / Google Sheets
• Familiarity with SQL a plus, but not required
• Genuine interest in financial news, bankruptcy and credit markets
• Experience with financial data and topics a plus, but not required
• Enjoys creative problem-solving and looks to take on new challenges
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment

At Octus, we consider a range of factors in connection with compensation decisions, including experience, skills, location, and our business needs and limitations. As a result, compensation may vary within and across similar roles and positions. Please note that the salary range information below is a good faith estimate for this position and actual compensation for any individual may fall outside this range if warranted by the circumstances applicable to that individual. If we identify a role that would be suitable for a broader range of skills and experience such that we would consider hiring at multiple levels then the range listed below may reflect that breadth.

The salary range estimate for this position is $63,000 - $70,000.

The actual compensation will be at Octus' sole discretion and will be determined by the aforementioned and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for an annual year-end performance bonus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Octus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse work environment where all individuals are valued, respected, and treated fairly. We believe that diversity enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to innovate and succeed.