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WealthCounsel brings together the best - the best drafting software and legal tools, the best educators, the best support staff, and the best collegial community - to cultivate the growth and success of its member attorneys and their clients. We recently added another "best" to our toolbelt when we were awarded the 2025 Best Place to Work in the Cloud. The Cloud Awards is one of the longest-running awards platforms of its kind and recognizes the latest achievements and innovations in cloud computing. 

We're committed to fostering a positive work environment that is backed up by competitive benefits (see below) and a culture of collaboration. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a motivated and driven  Assistant Editor to join our team.

Job Summary:

As an Assistant Editor on our Legal Marketing Solutions team at WealthCounsel, you will have a keen eye for detail and will focus on editorial support and content production for consumer-facing legal marketing content. Working closely with the Editor in Chief and cross-functional teams, you will handle meaningful editorial responsibilities across the full content lifecycle - from first-pass review and search engine optimization to scheduling, publishing, and distribution of different types of content.

As an Assistant Editor, you'll be responsible for the following:

• Perform first-pass editorial review of long-form consumer-facing articles, ensuring clarity, accuracy, tone consistency, and adherence to brand and legal guidelines
• Proofread and copyedit content for grammar, style, and structure, with strong attention to detail
• Conduct fact-checking to ensure content is accurate, well-sourced, and reliable
• Manage consumer inquiries, including drafting responses, coordinating SME review, incorporating feedback, and publishing final content
• Prepare content for publication by formatting, building, and publishing articles in the CMS, ensuring all elements are accurate and functional
• Support content production and distribution by drafting social media posts and video scripts and contributing ideas for content that aligns with editorial strategy and SEO goals
• Apply basic SEO best practices (keyword placement, header structure, internal linking), with the opportunity to deepen expertise over time
• Collaborate with editor-in-chief to maintain editorial calendars and production workflows, helping to ensure deadlines are met across multiple content streams
• Assist in updating and optimizing existing content for performance and relevance
• Contribute original writing on select projects over time, as editorial proficiency and subject matter familiarity grow

Here's what you'll need to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 3+ years of experience in editing, copyediting, content production, or digital publishing 
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong editorial instincts
• Strong grasp of written English, style, and clarity, with the ability to improve content while preserving author voice
• Familiarity with digital publishing workflows, including content management systems (CMS) are preferred
• Basic understanding of SEO principles (experience with SEMRush and Google Analytics a plus)
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and comfort handling process-driven, detail-oriented work
• Clear communicator who can incorporate feedback and follow editorial guidelines (proficiency in AP style and Chicago Manual of Style a plus)
• Interest in consumer-facing content and willingness to learn complex subject matter 
• Highly motivated and able to document and present work in a clear, concise manner;
• Must be able to work closely with the team in a virtual environment

* Please provide 1-2 relevant writing samples along with your resume

Work Environment and Company Benefits:

This is a virtual, full-time position. You will work remotely from your home office, and occasional travel may be required for meetings, trade shows and training. 

In addition to your competitive salary package (including base salary and performance based incentives), medical/dental/vision plan, and matching 401(k), you will also enjoy:

• A generous paid time off package that includes: Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays (including 2 Floating Holidays), Volunteer Time, Blood Donor Leave, Short Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave and more!
• Matching donations for approved charitable organizations
• Home internet and gym membership reimbursement
• Many opportunities to connect with others from your home office and have fun while you work 

Salary:

The salary range listed reflects the total on target earnings for this position (base salary plus bonus).

At WealthCounsel, we are committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion and connectedness. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. 

Come work with us!