Managing Editor - Utah Business

Job Description

Job Description

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Managing Editor

Utah Business is the leading business story platform for executives and entrepreneurs in Utah. Our print and digital products feature award-winning journalism covering the industries at the forefront of Utah's economy. Our business events recognize the top business leaders in the state.

Utah Business seeks a Managing Editor who can write, edit,and manage digital and print content calendars.Our ideal candidate is highly organized and has a strong background in journalism, SEO, writing / editing and content management systems. Strong candidates are self-motivated, able to meet deadlines, and thrive in fast-paced, hybrid work environment

Job Qualifications :

Able to manage and maintain an online content calendar and daily posting schedule

Working understanding of and admiration for Utah’s business sectors

Comfortable with publishing on social platforms, including LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook

Basic knowledge of evolving SEO best practices

Basic knowledge of analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Chartbeat

Familiar with MailChimp other email platforms

Proficient in AP Style and general copyediting

Familiar with posting / scheduling articles for online publication

Job Requirements :

Manage the digital, print, content marketing, and special publication content calendars

Maintain digital and print deadlines with writers, editors and photographers

Lead the SEO strategy for utahbusiness.com (all articles posted to Utah Business should be optimized to follow our '8 Elements of a Digital Story')

Publish articles on utahbusiness.com every day

Add final Utah Business style guide grammar / spelling edits to articles before scheduling

Contribute to social media content creation and strategy

Provide digital clients with monthly analytics on their digital ads and content campaigns

Monitor Google Analytics and Chartbeat for website trends, ad analytics and page view surges on utahbusinesss.com

Maintain relationships with contracted contributors

Work from our Salt Lake City offices 2-3 days per week

Attend and assist with Utah Business events

About Utah Business

Utah Business is a division of Deseret News Publishing Company, Utah’s oldest news media company and longest continually-operating business. At Utah Business, our mission is to be THE essential platform for Utah business inspiration, celebration and connection. We do this by delivering unequaled value, credibility, integrity and humanity in our storytelling and engagement.