Mainland · 5 hours ago
Editor
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$55K/yr - $75K/yrMainland is a storytelling and amplification agency focused on creating impactful stories for various industries. The Editor role is essential for shaping the voice of the online publication and driving content strategy to meet business goals for Franchise clients.
AdvertisingContent CreatorsMarketing
Hiring Manager
Nick Powills, CFE
Responsibilities
Accountable for upholding quality standards of writing across the team and reporting on team performance
Manage an editorial calendar for an online publication to achieve business goals
Act as a mentor for junior writers, providing guidance on writing, research, and best practices
Produce 12 stories per week, as well as advanced press releases and profiles with minimal oversight
Divide your writing time between client work (60%) and company content (40%)
Independently manage all aspects of story creation, from sourcing leads and conducting interviews to writing and publication
Assist in proofreading and editing content for the broader team to ensure quality standards
Proof content for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to SEO best practices to direct traffic to our content
Be highly organized while juggling a lot of different people, places, and things
Qualification
Required
A college degree and extensive professional writing experience are required
Proven experience as an editor and writer in a magazine or newspaper setting with a strong business background
A proven track record of success in a high-volume, deadline-driven writing role
Exceptional command of the English language, with a sophisticated understanding of business and technical writing
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage multiple high-priority projects
Strong knowledge of SEO best practices for content optimization
Must have experience using AI detection tools (e.g., GPT Zero, Grammarly) and using AI as a tool, with discretion
Proficiency with Google Workspace and experience with Accelo for project management
Must be highly organized, confident, and a proactive problem-solver
On-camera presence for internal meetings and willingness to be featured in video content are required
Benefits
75% coverage of a high-quality national PPO insurance plan.
401(k) matching of 100% of the first 1%, plus 50% of the next 5%.
Unlimited PTO after 90 days of employment.
Professional development allowance.
Company
Mainland
Mainland is an advertising company that provides content creation, digital, and content marketing services.
Founded in 2018
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Nick Powills
Chief Growth Officer
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