Freelance Legal Editor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Editor/Reporter will be responsible for not only managing the editorial vision for their brand(s) but also for serving as a leader for the brand in the local legal community.

This is a fully remote role. However, only applicants within the local markets this role covers will be considered, which includes North Carolina and South Carolina with a preference for NC-based candidates where majority of coverage is needed. 

Duties + Responsibilities:

Manage the day-to-day operations

• Manage freelance expenses to budget while ensuring that brand’s content needs are met across digital, print, niche and event publications.
• With the assistance of brand leaders and Managing Director, select the honorees for all recognition products (events, power lists, etc.) based on discussions and nominations and suggestions from community members. Follow all BTM best practices for managing the process.
• Drive strong digital proficiencies paired with a digital-first mindset throughout editorial staff.
• Stay at the forefront of AI trends/developments, including best practices, and monitor its use to conform to the BTM ethics guidelines.
• Ensure all special products are produced to BTM standards by either leading their production directly or working with the special products team.
• Manage the publication of community-submitted content such as columns, op-eds, etc. 
• Ensure audience engagement is high by driving appropriate content through in-depth knowledge of our audience needs.
• Achieve all monthly metrics goals as determined by the editorial committee and executive team.
• Ensure company culture, policies and legal guidelines are communicated all the way from the top down in the company and are followed in the brand at all times.
• Report on and write news and feature stories for the brand's legal publications.
• Develop innovative ideas for writing legal news.
• Stay up to date on the latest legal news and events.

Serve as the face of the publication

• Emcee and network with attendees the day of events.
• Moderate and help to select panelists, as needed, for webinars and panel discussions.
• Regularly attend key business events in the community to build connections and demonstrate the brand’s attention to the local business community.
• Provide support to sales staff as needed to assist them in making pitches to potential advertisers without compromising editorial integrity.
• Respond to feedback/criticism/suggestions from the community in a timely and appropriate manner.

Be a revenue generator

• Work with other leaders to develop the editorial vision for the brand(s), including identifying key beats, building the special products calendar, setting story quantity expectations and more.
• Support the events process as needed by helping to develop summit themes, brainstorm speakers, select honorees, write/edit scripts, review videos, etc. leading up to events.
• Work with other departments to generate additional editorial-focused revenue streams.      
• Assist in steering the company to the most profitable direction while also implementing its vision, mission and long-term goals.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the brand’s revenue streams and how the editorial department interacts with and affects those streams.

Skills + Requirements:

• Function well in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Use independent judgment and make discretionary decisions with respect to client needs and other aspects of the sales process.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Highly proficient using social media platforms.
• Proficiency with web analytics tools and metrics.
• Team-building skills.
• Strong customer/client service skills.
• Results-driven.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Strong writing, verbal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Wordpress and Outlook.
• Reliable home internet connection with minimum 50mbps up/10mbps down
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be added as needed and subject to change.

What does BridgeTower Media offer?

• A competitive benefits package that includes Employer-funded Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA), which provides employees with tax-free funds to help pay for individual health insurance premiums. 
• Robust supplementary options that include vision and dental. 
• Company paid Life, AD&D Insurance & Short and Long-Term Disability coverages
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Program
• Unlimited PTO
• Sick Time
• Summer Weekend Jumpstart Hours **
• Over 10 holidays paid
• Tuition Assistance Program
• 401K with a company match
• Growth opportunities to build your career
• Learning & Development programs
• ** as long as business needs are met

About BridgeTower Media

BridgeTower Media is a leading business intelligence, marketing and event platform providing authoritative content and expert analysis through its 40+ B2B media and research brands. More than 4.4 million business decision-makers rely on BridgeTower Media for timely information and expert insights to grow their businesses. These deep and trusted first-party customer relationships power tailored insights for business executives and precision audience targeting for omnichannel marketing solutions. BridgeTower Media also celebrates professional and organizational success through 200+ events and its Best Companies Group. BridgeTower Media is a Transom Capital portfolio company. For more information, please visit www.bridgetowermedia.com.

BridgeTower Media and all subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and value diversity in our workplace.