Remote Job

Deputy Editor

ConsumerAffairs

• Posted : 3 years ago

• THIS IS A REMOTE POSITION***

ConsumerAffairs is a "managed marketplace" for life's hardest purchases. Our mission is to help consumers make smart buying decisions in a moment of need.

Every month millions of consumers turn to ConsumerAffairs for help with their considered (often emotional), need-based purchases and we connect hundreds of thousands of them directly to brands. These brands use our SaaS tools to manage their reviews, their presence on ConsumerAffairs, communicate with consumers and generate revenue.

We are a diverse team located remotely across the U.S. and internationally. We are fast-paced and "GRIND-ing out" our core values: Generate Ownership, Resolve Through Data, Invent with Grit, Network to Win and Deliver Impact Daily.

ABOUT THE JOB:

Deputy Editors is a key part of the ConsumerAffairs content team helping to oversee the editorial process. Main duties include creating assignment outlines/briefs, communicating with writers to improve copy, editing the content thoroughly and ensuring it meets rigorous SEO and editorial best practices before publishing. The Deputy Editor reports to the Managing Editor and helps ensure the company reaches its publication goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Rigorously edit content produced by staff and freelance writers to ensure ConsumerAffairs meets publishing goals
• Meet monthly and quarterly editorial publication goals
• Edit content for accuracy, style, voice, tone and grammar
• Ensure all published content meets company compliance standards
• Take keyword research from the SEO team and produce outlines/assignment briefs for freelance and staff writers
• Communicate with writers to ensure content meets quality standards
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources in an effective and timely manner and demonstrate respect for others

(These responsibilities are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required)

Requirements

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Degree in English, Journalism or relevant field or equivalent experience

Experience:

• 2 years experience as an editor preferred
• Hands-on experience with content management systems a plus

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of SEO best practices and AP style
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to recognize and understand market trends
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail
• Follows visual style guidelines
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Experience creating and following an editorial calendar
• Knowledge of SEO from an editorial perspective
• Stands up for decisions, takes responsibility for results and shares both good and bad outcomes transparently
• Demonstrates a relentless focus on results with a commitment to deliver
• Always starts with a "Let's go GRIND it out" attitude
• Takes decisive action and confidently changes course if unsuccessful
• Displays a growth mindset to continually improve
• Encourages everyone around them to be tenacious and never settle
• Constantly seeks feedback to improve
• Focused on solving issues
• Acts with urgency to deliver top results in hours and days instead of weeks and months
• Relentless in their pursuit of success
• Possesses the willpower to embrace challenges as opportunities

CORE VALUES:

(our daily GRIND)

GENERATE OWNERSHIP

• Responsibility creates the freedom to quickly deliver value, we make no excuses, and consistently improve results.

RESOLVE THROUGH DATA

• We make data-driven decisions, think systematically about ROI and resolve complexity to drive results

INVENT WITH GRIT

• We are intellectually curious, create, take smart risks and grind out results because Fortune Favors the Bold.

NETWORK TO WIN

• We foster diversity, build trust through collaboration, close the loop, get to the bottom-line and turn debate into action and results.

DELIVER IMPACT DAILY

• We grind it out deliver important work, are efficient, have a relentless sense of urgency and drive results

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Location: Remote
• Frequency of travel: Occasional travel may be required for meetings, training and/or conferences
• Light physical activities and efforts required in working within an office environment

(Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities.)

ConsumerAffairs does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home
• Free Food & Snacks
• Stock Option Plan

Skills

• editing
• publishing
• seo
• journalism