Editor, Digital Content

(NYC) Well-known real estate-focused publication looking for a highly hands-on Editor to help produce, edit, publish and optimize digital editorial content across web, newsletters, social media and sponsored content. This role is execution-forward, with the ideal candidate one who enjoys moving stories from draft to publication strengthening them through editing, optimization and distribution. The Editor will work closely with the managing editor and editor-in-chief to ensure content is accurate, timely, well-presented and performing across platforms, as well as support new editorial initiatives.

Main

Responsibilities Include:

Draft, edit and publish digital stories, including features, roundups, news items and time-sensitive additions

Execute pre-publication improvement/optimization including headlines, ledes, subheads, images, SEO/GEO, metadata, newsletter copy, CTAs and social assets

Build and assure quality of four weekly editions of the publication

Manage monthly newsletter from compilation of content through approvals

Write platform-specific copy for social media

Support sponsored content and advertising workflows

Manage freelance writer contracts and addendums

Assist with content production and optimization for new editorial initiatives

Qualifications/Experience/Skills Include:

Bachelor’s Degree

5 years of experience in digital editorial, journalism or content production

Experience working in a CMS and with SEO best practices

Newsletter and email platform experience such as Marketo Engage

Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite