Assistant Editor ~ See the News before the Rest of the World

Assistant Editor ~ See the News before the Rest of the World

As our Cleveland-based Assistant Editor, you will get a bird's eye view of the business communications field by learning firsthand how companies and organizations communicate news to the general public. Serving both PR Newswire's client companies and the media, you will proofread, edit, and format news releases for our clients and have the opportunity to gain a firm grasp of the ways in which corporate communications, the stock market, and politics intersect. How do companies make a decision about publicizing negative news? What constitutes a big story? How do market trends have an effect on the global economy? Learn the answers to these questions and more. You will be working in an intellectually stimulating atmosphere offering an entry point into a variety of career paths. Our worldwide presence also provides countless long-term career opportunities to strong performers!

Now in its 52nd year, PR Newswire Association LLC (www.prnewswire.com) provides electronic distribution, targeting, measurement and broadcast services on behalf of some 40,000 corporate, government, association, labor, non-profit, and other
customers worldwide. Using PR Newswire, these organizations reach a variety of critical audiences including the news media, the investment community, government decision-makers, and the general public with their up-to-the-minute, full-text news developments. Headquartered in New York, PR Newswire has offices in 11 countries and routinely sends its customers' news to outlets in 135 countries and in 30 languages. We offer employees a comprehensive array of generous benefits, including medical, dental, and vision care, paid time off, 401(k), employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and more! PR Newswire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
REQUIREMENTS
Your mission will be to proofread press releases written by our clients for delivery to the media. Although you will not be writing pieces from scratch, a strong grasp of grammar and razor-sharp attention to detail will be a necessity as you edit, format, and re-write releases when necessary. Your ability to think on your feet and prioritize tasks will serve you well in this fast-paced, deadline-driven culture, and strong computer skills will enable you to learn our internal system quickly. Our dynamic environment will keep you on your toes, so a flexible attitude and strong customer-service approach will serve you well. Although a background in a related field is a plus, highly motivated entry-level candidates with a strong interest in the industry will also be considered. As you establish a track record of success, there will be opportunities for promotion to an Editor role within months. Learn the ins and outs of the industry in a setting where discussions about politics, government, business, and the economy are just part of the job!

To apply for this position or refer someone you know, please use our online interview system managed by Accolo. Once you have completed the interview, your information will be forwarded to the hiring authority for decisions on next steps.

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