EMERALDX, Inc is hiring: Senior Editor in Alpharetta

Reporting to the Content Director, the Senior Editor will be a principal writer for the Small Business Xchange and its associated sister brands, their websites, and their social media platforms. The Senior Editor will also play a key role in repurposing of content in a variety of formats across all digital channels and growing custom content creation.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a lead writer responsible for both long- and short-form feature writing for online, digital and Lead Gen channels
• Assist in editorial production by proofreading and copyediting content and working directly with industry contributors and freelance writers, as necessary
• Focus on content development for digital and social media platforms
• Manage the repurposing of content from sister publications and trade shows across channels, including video/audio/print content for social media, webinars, and more
• Work closely with Content Director to grow the brands’ online presence and reach across social media
• Write and edit custom content projects for customers in the industry
• Attend and cover industry trade shows and conferences, as assigned
• Represent the brand at various industry events and functions, as assigned
• Use and incorporate generative AI in an ethical and responsible manner to help fuel growth, boost production and assist with Lead Gen strategies

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in business writing, feature writing and editing for media, preferably B2B, with significant experience writing in-depth articles on small business
• Strong knowledge of writing for and posting on digital platforms, SEO best practices and Lead Gen best practices
• Ability to demonstrate a deep understanding of a variety of SMB products and platforms to help small business owners and operators navigate rapid changes in technology affecting the way they run their businesses
• Experience with social media best practices for media, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and others
• Excellent copyediting and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of AP style
• Proficiency in WordPress CMS, InDesign, Photoshop, and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with Photoshop or related image-editing program for basic photo resizing
• Knowledge of or strong interest in the small business sector
• Experience using generative AI to drive outcomes
• An energetic and positive mindset

ABOUT EMERALD

Emerald’s talented and experienced teams grow our customers’ businesses 365 days a year with products that create connections, deliver content, and drive commerce. We produce over 140 annual events, create and deliver content through print and digital channels, and power commerce through our seamlessly integrated in-person and digital platforms and channels. For more information, please visit http://www.emeraldx.com.

At Emerald, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive community. We actively recruit and champion candidates who bring new perspectives from varied professional backgrounds and experiences, and we are intentional about ensuring a positive hiring experience for everyone. Our job postings don’t contain experience inflation, and most don’t require college degrees. Instead, they’re crafted to focus on outcomes and transferable experiences that are assessed in a structured interview process carried out by trained hiring teams.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Target Compensation: $65,000-70,000

Please note that this range reflects a reasonable estimate of the target compensation for this position. This range may ultimately vary based on a candidate’s qualifications and may be higher where required by applicable law.

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to strengthen our employees’ physical and mental health, including unlimited vacation for exempt employees, flexible working locations, 401(k) plan with a company match, medical/dental/vision coverage with inclusive provisions including transgender services and fertility benefits, parental and caregiver leave, dependent, commuter and FSA benefits, professional development programs like Toastmasters, and mental wellness tools such as weekly guided meditation programs.

If you need accommodation in our application process or have questions about our posted salary range, please email our Talent Acquisition team at Careers@EmeraldX.com.