Assistant Editor

Lessiter Media

About Us:

Lessiter Media is an established and growing 36-year-old niche media company serving the equine and agricultural industries with our digital, print and event platforms. We are viewed by the industries we serve as trusted market leaders and are a multi-award winner for outstanding journalism for American Farriers Journal in the equine market, Farm Equipment, Ag Equipment Intelligence, Rural Lifestyle Dealer, No-Till Farmer, Conservation Tillage Guide, Dryland No-Tiller, Strip-Till Farmer, Precision Farming Dealer and Farm Catalog in the agricultural market. In addition, we host these industry-leading in-person events: International Hoof-Care Summit, National No-Tillage Conference, National Strip-Till Conference, Precision Farming Dealer Summit and Dealership Minds Summit.

Our culture, rooted in family ownership and entrepreneurship, fosters and rewards performance. We encourage all team members to take ownership of his or her position and take responsibility to lead and innovate. We consider our employees to be our most valuable asset and provide training and support for career growth and success.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and an amazingly rewarding culture and environment. Our modern office design features an innovative and collaborative bright open floorplan with a fantastic employee lounge and great coffee. Close to some of Brookfield’s finest shopping and best restaurants. Enjoy an early morning or noontime walk along a scenic walking trail.

http://www.lessitermedia.com


Position Details

Assistant Editor
Job
Full-time
12/1/2017
Southeast Wisconsin
Brookfield, WI

This position has multiple responsibilities, which include developing, writing and production of print and online content for Lessiter Media trade publications. The Assistant Editor will coordinate editorial planning and execution, including working with other staff and freelancers to determine feature story topics, assignments and deadlines. This person will coordinate production of both print and online content, including writing, editing and ensuring quality standards and deadlines are consistently met. Responsibilities also include planning and developing digital content, such as podcasts, webinars, ebooks and videos.

Lead in planning and scheduling high-quality feature stories, departments, columns and other editorial items for print and online. Collaboration with multiple departments for development and production of diverse editorial content. This position requires a flexible, adaptable attitude, with the ability to learn, understand and simplify technical and business information for niche audiences.

Requirements:

  • College degree in journalism or related field.
  • Strong understanding of professional publishing business.
  • Stellar grammar and spelling skills.
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite a plus.
  • Strong writer.
  • Experienced with social networking, content management systems and its importance in today’s media.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to consistently meet deadlines.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills required, both written and oral.
  • Fast learner, extremely meticulous, independent and self-directed.
  • Must be detail-oriented and able to multi-task and make sound decisions under pressure.
  • Must embody Lessiter Media’s six core values: http://lessitermedia.com/about/core-values/.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a great company and a great team. If you are interested in pushing your career upward we’d like to hear from you. 

Competitive compensation package, benefits include health, dental, 401K match & annual profit sharing and free parking.



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