Associate Editor
NJ Advance Media, the parent company for NJ.com and The Star-Ledger, is looking for an Associate Editor, SEO/Commerce to join a team focused on generating revenue and audience through our journalism. The candidate will report to and work closely with the Director of Content Innovation.
This role requires someone knowledgeable and passionate about SEO, affiliate marketing, commerce writing and digital media. We are adding to the overall size of our team, and it’s time to bring in someone who is highly competitive, detail-oriented, motivated and excited to join an innovative group.
Candidates should have experience writing and/or editing stories centered around service journalism, and they must be comfortable with the concept of driving significant and sustainable audience and revenue through best practices. Curiosity is a plus.
The position will consist of about 75% editing and 25% writing, in addition to assisting with short- and long-term content strategy. Part of the job will be to track key metrics to ensure content is performing as expected.
This is a job in the editorial department of the NJ Advance Media newsroom.
Responsibilities:
- Edit and post multiple articles daily in our CMS from several reporters; topics will include trending stories, retail news, shopping tips, how-to guides and concert announcements
- Contribute to the planning and execution of major affiliate marketing and commerce initiatives, such as holiday sales, Black Friday and Prime Day
- Train and work with reporters on SEO best practices, AP style, identifying trending stories and improving their writing
- Contribute writing duties as and when required
- Attend and participate in daily budget meetings with other editors and reporters
- Track key metrics to ensure content is performing to goal
- Create and manage an ongoing editorial calendar in key content areas
- Work with reporters on growth and career path
Skills and Experience
- A degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field or commensurate experience
- At least 3 years of experience with a proven ability in writing and editing, preferably with SEO, commerce and affiliate marketing content
- A passion for informing readers, building audiences and generating revenue
- Clean writing copy, plus the ability to present information clearly and quickly
- Strong organizational, time management and communication skills
- A business mindset
- Ability to work independently as needed and prioritize multiple tasks appropriately
Candidates are encouraged to include a cover letter with their application that details their success with SEO and/or commerce writing, and why they’d be a fit for this position.