Managing Editor

2 weeks ago

Boston, United States Skyword Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescriptionSkyword is looking for a versatile and highly skilled writer and developmental editor to help support content development, writer management, and editorial brief writingThis role will support 2-3 projects during the term and help maintain oversight into editorial strategic delivery and content quality expectations for their accounts. This is a multifunctional support role with the need to work independently and proactively, as needed. Deadlines will need to be met daily, though assignments are typically laid out in advance. We are looking for 20-35 hours a week of support.
The editor in this role is expected to primarily field a wide array of sales, financial and banking content. Experience with any combination of these subjects is required. 
Key Responsibilities
  • Editing. Support editing content end-to-end, evaluating it upon submission against client goals and quality, performing expert copy and line editing as well as proofing ahead of delivery to the client, and managing client-requested revisions.  
  • Brand knowledge. Educate yourself on the project goals and content objectives by having a good understanding of each project’s market/brand, their target audiences, and the value proposition supported by the content and how it connects to business objectives. 
  • Contributor management. Communicate with contributors to resolve content revisions and be prepared to help with recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, offering assignments, feedback and training.
  • Ideation. Execute editorial strategy through assignment brief creation. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
  • Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience developmental editing and line editing and at least one year working directly with writers
  • Minimum of 3 years working on content strategy, editorial strategy, and large-scale content production
  • Experience managing freelancers or other external content production role(s)
  • Excellent spelling and grammar skills with an exceptional eye for detail
  • Expert knowledge of both The Chicago Manual of Style and the Associated Press Stylebook
  • Exceptional understanding of what a writer needs to submit quality work
  • Experience supporting the production and delivery of time-sensitive written content
  • Ability to delegate tasks and manage deadlines
  • Excellent time management and project management skills with the ability to effectively support concurrent projects and adapt to changing priorities and timelines
  • Superior communication skills 
  • An editing test will be required of candidates (30 min max)

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