Date Posted | August 22, 2025 |
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Industry | Newspapers |
Specialty | Not Specified |
Required Education | Bachelor's Degree |
Job Status | Full-time |
Salary | Not Specified |
Description:
Providence Business News is seeking a Special Projects
Editor to lead the production of our special awards sections and annual
Book of Lists. This editorial role involves planning and overseeing projects, assigning,
editing and proofreading content, list research and reporting on business news,
particularly in the education and nonprofit sectors.
The ideal candidate is a skilled writer and editor with at
least two years of journalism experience, a strong grasp of AP Style, and
proficiency with WordPress. You must be a self-starter, a positive team player,
and able to represent PBN at industry events. This is a non-exempt position
reporting to the Editor.
Responsibilities include:
- Directing
and executing 10 annual special awards sections.
- Assigning
stories and photos to writers and editing their work.
- Producing
ranking lists for print and online publications.
- Reporting
for daily web content and a biweekly newsletter.
- Carefully
proofreading and copy-editing all special publications.
If you have a passion for local business news and the skills
to manage complex projects from start to finish, we encourage you to apply.