• Remote, flex, or in-office work environment
• Internal promotion options
• Unlimited PTO
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401k and a financial advisor
• Premium subscription to Calm or gym credits

We are seeking a public relations or writing professional interested in any of the listed topics. We accept  all experience levels   and provide extensive training.

Interest:

• Politics
• Copywriting
• Lifestyle
• Communications
• Marketing
• Book publishing
• Crypto
• Finance
• Healthcare
• Technology
• And more

Otter Public Relations has been rated the number 1 PR firm in Florida and a top firm in the US. Our team loves working in our supportive and friendly atmosphere. We are the media agency of 2022, focusing on modern PR strategies that produce real results for our amazing clients.

You will be responsible for crafting media messages, press releases, and a media campaign. 

As a full-time Assistant Editor, you will be responsible for crafting and editing news articles — including feature articles, guest articles, listicles, and Q&A-style interviews for our clients — as well as other responsibilities key to the role.

Job Duties Include:

• Collaborating with the Editor-In-Chief to ensure accuracy and professionalism in all written content.
• Research relevant information to improve the quality and context of your writing and editing (note that this can take several hours and should be done at least two [2] days ahead of the due date of the article).
• Drafting appx. 1-2 long-form articles (750-1,000 words each) per day, interviewing and interfacing with clients as needed.
• Proofreading and editing your and others' writing to ensure professionalism and compliance with publication guidelines before submitting your article and after the EIC, client, and publicist have reviewed the article.
• Suggest potential improvements for written content.
• Use social media and SEO best practices to improve the readership of articles.
• Adhering to AP style (unless otherwise specified by the publication or outlet) and our Otter PR style guide.
• Provide administrative support to the Editor in Chief and VP of Media Relations.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience as an Editor and/or Assistant Editor preferred
• 2+ years experience writing for media and/or blog articles preferred
• Strong project management and communication skills
• Strong writing and proofreading skills
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Familiarity with social media platforms, major publications, and SE.
• Familiarity with Google Drive, MS Office, Asana, and other collaborative platforms
• Comfortable working directly with clients, publicists, and writers
• Detail Oriented

Education, Experience, and Other Qualities Required:

• Bachelor's and/or advanced degree in Journalism, Writing, or another related field
• 2+ years experience as an Editor and/or Assistant Editor in a professional setting
• A professional portfolio of previous writing experience is required
• Ability to manage multiple projects/assignments simultaneously and work effectively under deadline pressure
• Possesses strong editorial skills with keen attention to detail, grammar, and punctuation