The Staff Writer is responsible for planning and writing content for Industry Insider, and, in conjunction with the Executive Editor, for producing and disseminating the daily email newsletter.

Essential Duties:

● In conjunction with the Executive Editor, find and develop story ideas using internal and external resources

● Produce content for Industry Insider that is accurate, relevant, timely and interesting

● Update daily story budget for Industry Insider

● Build a network of sources within state and local government, as well as with external stakeholders relevant to the Industry Insider audience

● Conduct outward-facing activities, such as in-person meetings and other appearances, to maintain the visibility of Industry Insider

● Moderate in-person and online panels and discussions as needed

● Travel to events both to provide news coverage and to represent the company, as assigned and as schedule permits

● Assist colleagues with group projects and work coverage as needed

● Responsible for coordinating and attending required meetings that may include, but are not limited to:

● Government Technology’s weekly writers/editors meeting

● Daily and/or weekly coordination meetings for Industry Insider

● Meeting/communicating with copy editors to manage workflow

● Editorial calendar planning meetings

Skills/Qualifications:

● Superior writing/editing skills

● Problem-solving and strong research skills

● Ability to analyze data and facts

● Communication experience with the corporate world

● Networking/personable interaction with sources

● Computer knowledge

● Must be in a work environment with reliable Internet access

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