Assistant Editor - Utah Business Magazine Job at Deseret News in Salt Lake City

Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

Utah Business is the leading publication for executives and entrepreneurs in Utah. Our print and digital publications reach top decision-makers and feature award-winning journalism on the business and tech industries at the forefront of Utah's economy. 

Utah Business seeks a detail-oriented assistant editor to help write, assign and edit stories for our print and digital publications. UB editors are active members of the business community and are expected to meet and engage with executives, entrepreneurs, contributors and investors on a regular basis — as well as keep a pulse on developing business stories.

The assistant editor will be a part of Utah Business’ editorial team and be responsible for actively pursuing stories, engaging with the community and representing Utah Business at events when necessary. We are looking for someone who can self-motivate, be creative and go above and beyond to make this position even more amazing than we think it can be!

This position will work a hybrid schedule in our downtown Salt Lake City offices. Candidates must reside in Utah and live within commuting distance. 

Job requirements

● Write 3-5 stories per month

● Edit 20 or more stories per month

● Review and provide visual edits on monthly print magazine

● Pitch and assign writing projects to freelance writers

● Manage the editorial team’s press release email inbox

● Publish 4-6 articles to UtahBusiness.com per day

● Host roundtables and other speaking events

● Attend business events, network with influential business leaders and keep a pulse on Utah’s business community

● Assist other departments with content edits as needed

Qualifications

● 2-4 years experience in magazine writing and editing, or journalism
● Bachelor's degree in editing, journalism, English, communications or a related field

● Familiarity with AP style

● Experience with publishing online content via a CMS
● Familiarity with basic business concepts or experience writing on a business beat preferred

Our team
You will join an energetic group of colleagues who aspire to innovate and improve business journalism. Our team members don't take themselves too seriously, but we are serious about working together and making an impact.

Our culture
Culture is a very important part of Utah Business. We look for people who exhibit and exemplify our Cultural Beliefs:

• Think Audience — I understand and engage our audiences.
• Build Trust — I share my best, respect my colleagues and expect others to do the same.
• Be One — I collaborate to build a unified, world-class team.
• Align Daily — I align my efforts daily with our Key Results.
• Own It — I continually ask, "What else can I do to achieve our results?" and refuse to blame others.
• Go Big — I inform and influence the world in a way no one else does.

Our company
Founded in 1986, Utah Business provides award-winning, in-depth journalism on the tech and entrepreneurial businesses at the forefront of the Beehive state’s thriving economy. Our magazine, website and newsletters reach top executives across the state, and our live and in-person events provide deep-dive access into the people and industries shaping our future.