Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Contribute to and execute strategic goals for editorial content related to Petfood Industry magazine, Petfood Forum, digital media, and associated products.

• Develop the editorial calendar for the magazine, ensuring that featured topics resonate with audiences and clients.

• Monitor and evaluate audience engagement metrics using GA4 and statistics from the digital magazine platform.

• Modify content strategy and development based on analysis of audience engagement data.

• Guarantee ongoing enhancement of media products.

• Experiment with and implement artificial intelligence applications that align with corporate objectives.

• Collaborate with the Editor-in-Chief to prioritize and organize magazine tasks.

• Edit copy and rectify errors in content, grammar, and punctuation in accordance with editorial style and formatting standards.

• Compose feature articles for both the magazine and online platforms.

• Generate a monthly column for Petfood Industry along with regular digital content such as podcast episodes, video discussions, and blog entries.

• Market content and products through social media channels.

• Provide content for Petfood Forum events, identify potential topics and speakers, and assess abstract submissions.

• Develop and facilitate editorial and commercial webinars.

• Represent Petfood brands and products at trade shows and conferences.

• Collaborate with internal WATT staff and external advertisers, subscribers, industry organizations, vendors, and event participants.

• Work independently and in a team setting to achieve objectives and responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.

• Five to eight years of experience as a reporter or editor.

• Experience in covering animal nutrition, business, or science is preferred.

• Proven track record of managing and leading projects with successful outcomes.

• Experience as an editor with responsibilities in both web and print mediums.

• Proficient in creating and producing multimedia content, including video and audio segments.

• Ability to identify and comprehend client objectives while informing the sales team of client requirements.

• Capable of meeting print production deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Familiarity with basic SEO and GEO language and best practices.

• Skilled in reporting and writing accurately and efficiently, with minimal need for editing.

• Proficient in collaborative tools such as Trello, ShareFile, Teams, GoToMeeting/GoToWebinar, and Zoom.

• Experienced with social media platforms including Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Knowledgeable in content management systems, such as Mindful.

• Ability to train and work collaboratively with others while providing constructive feedback.

• Strong critical thinking and quality control analysis skills.

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a self-directed environment.

• Competent in operating office equipment, machines, and computers.

• Capable of walking, bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying up to 15 lbs.

• Able to stand for extended periods, up to 8 hours, when participating in events.

• Close vision is required.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Results-Only Work Environment (ROWE).

• Virtual team setting.

• Potential for domestic and international travel up to 20% of the time.