Albuquerque Business First, part of American City Business Journals, is hiring an Assistant Editor. This position owns the execution of Albuquerque Business First’s Morning Edition email, an indispensible roundup of the things local businesspeople need to know to start a successful day. The Assistant Editor will craft timely and compelling stories that drive loyal engagement, grow audience and extend the Business Journal brand in the digital space, and help the rest of the ABF newsroom do the same. The job requires solid news judgment, strong headline writing skills and familiarity with SEO and site metrics.
This position will also oversee and generate editorial content for ABF’s main social media accounts. The Assistant Editor will consult with staff, and coach, on personal social media account use and maximization strategies. This position will track social media metrics and measure engagement with an eye toward constant improvement.
The Assistant Editor will also write for our weekly edition, and edit and guide content across all platforms.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
· 2-3 years experience in online news operation
· Strong headline writing and copy-editing skills
· Familiarity with AP Style
· SEO experience
For more information, see the full posting at JournalismJobs.com
