Posted On: February 21, 2017

Journalism Job

Media Organization: Hertzman Media Group

Company Description

Hertzman Media Group, a leader in B2B trade media, produces publications and events under the Sourcing Journal, Vamp and Rivet brands. We're a resource for our industries, offering essential news, expert commentary and in-depth analysis.

Job Description

Hertzman Media Group is looking for a senior editor to join our family of apparel industry publications: Sourcing Journal, Vamp and Rivet.

The editor will cover financial and business news for our daily publications and create feature stories and reports that analyzes how individual news stories affect the entire apparel and footwear supply chains. A strong preference will be given to candidates that have experience reporting on issues like labor, trade, government regulations, quarterly results, currency fluctuations, and bankruptcies and acquisitions. Must have an eye for news and the ability to pitch a regular stream of stories that are appropriate for our audience, which is made up of apparel and footwear industry executives.

Applicants must have a journalism degree and 3-5 years of journalism experience, ideally in a daily news environment. You're an enthusiastic team player who loves working in a fast-paced environment. You'll be expected to create clean copy, create informative content (with an eye for SEO-friendly headlines and copy), and grow into an expert in the business side of the apparel industry.

Ideal Candidates Must Have:
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills. This job requires strong top editing skills.
• Ability to identify time sensitive news.
• Proven experience in writing both short news stories and long form features.
• Ability to meet deadlines across a wide range of media channels.
• Ability to maintain an editorial schedule.
• Strong research skills. Detail oriented.
• Ability to collaborate with editorial staff, sales, design and marketing teams.
• A clear understanding of the integrated nature of content and product across all channels, including but not limited to online, social media, magazines and events.
• An understanding of how a B2B audience differs from a consumer audience.
• Ability to adapt to each publication’s voice.
• Ability to self-educate by attending conferences, trade shows and reading trade journals.
• Experience in managing and scheduling staff writers and/or interns, a plus.
Competitive salary and benefits. Ideal candidate must have some trade experience and be a fast study, eager to learn and looking for career advancement opportunities.

To Apply

Please send your resume, cover letter with salary requirements and 3-5 relevant clips/links to both short and long form content to Caletha Crawford (caletha@hertzmanmedia.com). Candidates will be required to provide references and complete a writing test.