Association Editor Amercian Oil & Gas Reporter Haysville, KS Job Details Full-time $48,000 - $50,000 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Qualifications Technical editing Professional networking Online articles Calendar management Stylistic editing Full Job Description The Basics

Role:

Writer and editor at a monthly, print-first trade journal

Location:

1326 E. 79th Street South (between Wichita and Derby)

Salary:

$48,000-$50,000, with some room for negotiation

Benefits:

Health insurance and a company-matched

SIMPLE IRA

Common Tasks

• Interview association executives, business leaders and government officials from across the United States to learn about legislative and regulatory changes, business trends and emerging technologies, then present that information in compelling articles
• Monitor association newsletters, social media accounts, newswires, government announcements and other sources to produce a Digest section at the start of each issue that highlights important news
• Edit and proof magazine content to Associated Press and AOGR style
• Occasionally travel to conventions to summarize presentations, take photos, and talk with exhibitors about new technologies and challenges that could spark ideas for future articles
• Maintain a calendar of industry events to remind readers about opportunities to connect with peers and learn from experts The Goal
• Help businesses—including small Mom and Pops—keep up with complex regulations and discover ways to operate more safely, efficiently, and responsibly
• Develop strong relationships with the state and regional associations who help legislators, regulators and the public understand the role that energy plays in daily life
• Make staying informed fun for readers by combining clear and sometimes clever prose with eagle-eyed editing The Ideal Candidate
• Cares deeply about the written word and other forms of persuasion
• Has the persistence to reliably secure interviews with busy people
• Enjoys learning so much that they naturally ask follow-up questions during interviews
• Navigates social media with ease or at least proficiency
• Embraces the miscellaneous tasks that inevitably come up when working for a small company The Organization The American Oil & Gas Reporter is a 69-year-old trade journal that serves U.

S.-based independent oil and gas producers (the companies that drill, hydraulically fracture, and manage wells to bring crude oil and natural gas to the surface). By publishing news and technical articles from across the United States in a single location, we help industry professionals improve their operations and make smart business decisions. Why Apply? We're a fantastic place to sharpen writing skills. That's partly because we care about details, but also because we send articles to the people we interview before each issue goes on press, which means you'll get feedback not just from other editors and our publisher, but also from business leaders. If you want to work for a company that values accurate reporting and the human touch over volume, we're likely to be a great fit. How to Apply Email a resume and work samples to Editor in Chief Colter Cookson at , with a copy to General Manager Angie Lubbers at .

Pay:

$48,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person