Newsroom Editor

Stie Yai; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Health benefits from day one

$100 monthly fitness allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Enhanced mental health resources

401(k) match and annual profit sharing

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Stie Yai is seeking a detail-oriented Customer Support/Newsroom Associate to handle press release formatting, order processing, and client communications. You will verify orders, resolve issues, and coordinate with sales and Web Support to ensure timely distribution.

The role offers an overnight shift (Mon-Fri 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM EST) with a remote work option and comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong multitasking, prioritization, and project completion under tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and good judgment.
• Basic technical skills with MS Word, Excel and web applications.
• Reliability demonstrated by attendance and punctuality.
• Courteous and professional phone manner.

Responsibilities

• Format, edit, and proofread press releases quickly and accurately.
• Code releases based on client distribution requests and suggest alternatives.
• Contact clients to resolve issues such as errors or missing information.
• Assess authenticity of press release orders and escalate problematic content.
• Monitor incoming orders and ensure timely handling.
• Ensure successful transmission of content online.
• Assist other Newsroom teams with overflow orders.
• Perform shift opening, closing, and change duties.
• Maintain knowledge of Business Wire products, services, procedures, and policies.
• Handle incoming calls, answer client questions, and guide clients through order submission.
• Provide membership information and set up new accounts when appropriate.
• Collaborate with sales and other departments as needed.
• Report technical issues to Service Desk or Web Support promptly.
• Authorize credit card payments when necessary.
• Run and submit daily distribution reports to billing department.
• Maintain a daily activity log

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Customer service

Punctuality

Phone manner

Schedule flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Web applications

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Format, edit, and proofread press releases quickly and accurately
• Code releases based on client distribution requests and suggest beneficial alternatives
• Contact clients to resolve issues such as errors or missing information
• Assess authenticity of press release orders and **escalate problematic content
• Monitor incoming orders and ensure timely handling
• Ensure successful transmission of content online
• Assist other Newsroom teams with overflow orders
• Perform shift opening, closing, and change duties
• Maintain knowledge of Business Wire products, services, procedures, and policies
• Handle incoming calls, answer client questions, and guide clients through order submission
• Provide membership information and set up new accounts when appropriate
• Collaborate with sales and other departments as needed
• Report technical issues to Service Desk or Web Support teams promptly
• Authorize credit card payments when necessary
• Run and submit daily distribution reports to billing department
• Maintain a daily activity log

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong multitasking, prioritization, and project completion skills under tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and good judgment
• Basic technical skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and web applications
• Reliability demonstrated by good attendance and punctuality
• Courteous and professional phone manner and demeanor
• Flexibility with work schedule, including overnight shift availability (Mon-Fri 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM EST)
• Note: Business Wire will not sponsor employment authorization for this position

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate range: $20 to $24, based on education, experience, skills, and market data
• Remote work opportunity
• Health benefits starting on first day of employment
• $100 monthly fitness allowance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Enhanced mental health resources
• 401(k) plan with company match and annual profit sharing (subject to company performance)
• PTO, floating holidays, wellness day off, birthday day off, and more