Editorial Operations Specialist

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 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.