An Editor reviews stories, reports or manuscripts, makes corrections, and works with writers to improve content and structure of writing. Plans and coordinates material to be included in publications. Works with print material or website content. May specialize in copy editing (careful review of text for errors) or other types of editing; may work as an executive editor with authority to approve publications and contracts.
France Media Inc. is seeking an Associate Editor for our print, website and e-newsletter titles. Duties of the Associate Editor include feature article writing; writing and editing daily news sections; editorial content strategy; proofreading, some layout (online and print), and newsletter article writing and production.
Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in journalism, English or related discipline is required. The ideal candidate will have some print and online writing/editing experience. Knowledge of business or real estate industries preferred, but not necessary. Applicants for Associate Editor should have at least 1 year of relevant experience, including internships and college coursework. While we have strong on-the-job training to facilitate understanding of the commercial real estate industry, we are looking for candidates who demonstrate solid reporting and writing skills, including: A curiosity about business and what drives activity; The ability to identify trends as well as anomalies and to dig for the deeper story; The flexibility to report from different economic perspectives, as required for different story formats; Dedication to providing accurate information; The desire to experiment with different ways to present information to best suit the needs of our readers . Skills required for this position include: Experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities. The ability to manage multiple tasks at one time. Experience with Adobe Indesign and Photoshop are beneficial, but not required. This is a full-time position based in the Buckhead area of Atlanta. Some overnight travel may be required. Candidates must reside in the Atlanta area. Candidates will be required to demonstrate their writing and editing skills during the interview process.
About Our Company:
France Media Inc. is a business-to-business media company that publishes magazines, email newsletters, and websites. Our conference divisions produce more than 30 national and regional conferences each year. All of our products are focused on commercial real estate, from investments and development to facilities management and maintenance. We cover retail, industrial, office, medical office, multifamily, student housing, affordable housing, seniors housing, and hospitality properties. With our multi-channeled approach to covering commercial real estate, France Media offers journalists a progressive, creative and enthusiastic publishing and events career path. Due to our high call volume, we are not able accept phone calls for open positions.
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
