What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editorial Assistant position at Launch Potato?
BASE SALARY: $40,000 to $50,000 per year, paid bi-monthly
MUST HAVE: Editorial experience along with proven experience balancing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one year of experience in some sort of editorial role where you supported in both an editing and operational capacity.
This role will be supporting an established editorial team publishing content for syndication platforms (this is NOT an SEO-related role) and is a great way to get hands-on experience through the whole publishing process.
YOUR ROLE
You are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a knack for creating content that grabs someone's attention and keeps them hooked. You will support FinanceBuzz’s editorial team, and together, we’ll produce top-notch, informative content that helps solidify our brand as an absolute must-read for our audience. In fact, your contributions will be seen by and impact the lives of millions of consumers.
To succeed in this role, you should have strong writing chops, be comfortable navigating a CMS, and possess a drive to support an editorial team through more administrative tasks (e.g., run reports, find photos, etc.).
If you’re interested in the intersection of personal finance and lifestyle content, we want to hear from you!
SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
- Assist with the daily process of publishing content — formatting slideshows, creating and/or adding images, and getting to hit the publish button!
- Update published content for accuracy, monetization, and reader experience
- Assist team with ad-hoc requests, including running weekly reports and cleaning up spreadsheets
- Generate content ideas that will keep our readers hooked
- Learn and grow with our Content team, who will nurture your skills through their expert feedback
- Champion the FinanceBuzz brand as a top destination for personal finance information and education
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
- Prior experience supporting or contributing to an editorial team
- Experience working in a remote environment
- Relentless attention to detail, organization, and a strong ability to follow through on projects
- Know when to ask questions while working independently to make decisions that count
- Willingness to pivot with little notice to support our team and larger company efforts
- A passion for creating content that encourages readers to click and learn more along with a dedication to improving your craft as a writer and editor
- Experience working within a CMS (WordPress, Drupal, etc.)
- At least a basic familiarity with AP Style
BONUS POINTS FOR
- Experience publishing a high-volume of articles on a weekly basis
- Understanding what makes content “clickable”
- Bonus points for some HTML knowledge
- Familiarity with Adobe Stock and resizing images
- Familiarity with project management platforms like Asana
- A portfolio that highlights your editorial expertise
Total Compensation & Rewards
Base salary is set according to market rates for the nearest major metro and varies based on Launch Potato’s Levels Framework. Your compensation package includes a base salary, profit-sharing bonus, and competitive benefits. Launch Potato is a performance-driven company, which means once you are hired, future increases will be based on company and personal performance, not annual cost of living adjustments.
Salary : $40,000 - $50,000
