Associate Editor I

Overall Job Responsibility:

• Monthly fact-checking of feature stories for each issue
• Reporting and writing for the Economic Backbone and Around the State sections
• With collaboration and direction from the Executive Editor and the Managing Editor, contribute to story planning and execution of editorial features
• Copyediting and proofreading as part of finalizing each issue
• Collaborate with Editor and colleagues on digital storytelling

Essential Duties:

• Fact-check stories using guidelines developed with the managing and executive editor.
• Inform yourself about Florida and micro- and macro-economics. Use a variety of sources — people, newspapers, periodicals, digital sources, podcasts and reports from governmental and non-governmental sources.
• Use all your knowledge of Florida and your region to generate story ideas. Prepare for and participate in story meetings at which ideas are refined and/or story lineups for specific issues are determined.
• Cover long-form feature stories developed in collaboration with the managing editor and executive editor.
• Deliver stories and their relevant components — including headlines and subheds for mainbar, sidebars and boxes — by deadlines established by the managing editor and executive editor.
• Participate in the final editing process, including reading the complete magazine in “blueline” form; identify misspellings and other errors and suggest any last-minute changes that may be appropriate.
• Participate collegially in staff activities and contribute to the creative atmosphere and process of the editorial team.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Solid writing and reporting skills
• Consistently demonstrate a collaborative attitude to build positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels
• Creative curiosity about Florida places, people and events that shape the economy and public life
• Careful attention to detail and a high standards for facts and accuracy in journalistic endeavors

Qualifications:

• Previous writing and reporting experience
• Excellent news judgment on all matters related to Florida business, public policy and current events
• Advanced research skills that contribute depth, nuance and accuracy for both long-form pieces and short-form storytelling
• College degree or equivalent experience
• Strong computer (knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel) and computational skills
• Familiarity with social media channels and digital journalism along with the best practices for using such tools to serve Florida Trend readers
• Outside interests and experiences that contribute diverse thinking to our team as well as depth and perspective to your journalism

Working Conditions:

• Usual office environment
• Rigid deadlines
• Requires occasional travel as regular part of the job.

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EOE, M/F/D/V