Assistant Editor, Legal Marketing Solutions WealthCounsel in Jersey , NJ

Assistant Editor, Legal Marketing Solutions (Virtual, Full-time)

Location:

Jersey City, NJ, United States Remote:
Virtual – Jersey City, NJ

Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 annually (base plus performance-based incentives)

As an Assistant Editor on our Legal Marketing Solutions team at Wealth Counsel, you will provide editorial support and content production for consumer‑facing legal marketing content. You will work closely with the Editor in Chief and cross‑functional teams to manage the full content lifecycle—from first‑pass review and SEO to scheduling, publishing, and distribution of various content types.

• Perform first‑pass editorial review of long‑form consumer‑facing articles, ensuring clarity, accuracy, tone consistency, and adherence to brand and legal guidelines.
• Proofread and copyedit content for grammar, style, and structure, with strong attention to detail.
• Conduct fact‑checking to ensure content is accurate, well‑sourced, and reliable.
• Manage consumer inquiries, including drafting responses, coordinating SME review, incorporating feedback, and publishing final content.
• Prepare content for publication by formatting, building, and publishing articles in the CMS, ensuring all elements are accurate and functional.
• Support content production and distribution by drafting social media posts and video scripts and contributing ideas for content that aligns with editorial strategy and SEO goals.
• Apply basic SEO best practices (keyword placement, header structure, internal linking), with the opportunity to deepen expertise over time.
• Collaborate with Editor in Chief to maintain editorial calendars and production workflows, helping to ensure deadlines are met across multiple content streams.
• Assist in updating and optimizing existing content for performance and relevance.
• Contribute original writing on select projects over time, as editorial proficiency and subject matter familiarity grow.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Three or more years of experience in editing, copyediting, content production, or digital publishing.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong editorial instincts.
• Strong grasp of written English, style, and clarity, with the ability to improve content while preserving author voice.
• Familiarity with digital publishing workflows, including content management systems (CMS) (preferred).
• Basic understanding of SEO principles (experience with SEMRush and Google Analytics is a plus).
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and comfort handling process‑driven, detail‑oriented work.
• Clear communicator who can incorporate feedback and follow editorial guidelines (proficiency in AP style and Chicago Manual of Style a plus).
• Interest in consumer‑facing content and willingness to learn complex subject matter.
• Highly motivated and able to document and present work in a clear, concise manner.
• Must be able to work closely with the team in a virtual environment.

Please provide 1–2 relevant writing samples along with your resume.

This is a virtual, full‑time position. Occasionally you may travel for meetings, trade shows, and training.

• A generous paid time off package that includes PTO, holidays (including 2 floating holidays), volunteer time, blood donor leave, short‑term disability, paid parental leave, and more.
• Matching donations for approved charitable organizations.
• Home internet and gym membership reimbursement.
• Many opportunities to connect with others from your home office and enjoy a collaborative remote environment.

The salary range listed reflects the total on‑target earnings for this position (base salary plus bonus).

At Wealth Counsel, we are committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion and connectedness. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.