Copy Editor - Web jobs in South Dakota

Play a crucial role to ensure MarketBeat publishes high-quality content that resonates with our audience.
This position is located in Sioux Falls, SD, and may be part-time or full-time.

About MarketBeat

Being one of Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies for eight consecutive years, MarketBeat provides individual investors with timely and relevant information related to their investment portfolios and continues to push for growth. With a global reach, we publish stock market news to over 4 million investors daily. Our website attracts more than 10 million visitors each month. We are growing quickly, and our work is always changing. We leverage the latest technology and modern marketing practices to grow our audience and serve our customers.

MarketBeat is a small, but mighty team that is hardworking, and enjoys having fun and giving back to the community. MarketBeat supports a working environment that allows flexibility and fosters teamwork. We are seeking an Associate Editor to help ensure MarketBeat publishes high-quality content that resonates with our audience.

Learn more about working at MarketBeat https://www.marketbeat.com/careers/.

Job Summary

Join the Company’s editorial team, which is responsible for the creation and maintenance of quality and quantity of content for MarketBeat.com. Contribute to the team’s performance by assisting the editorial manager with all facets of content development, including strategy, writing, optimization, publishing, and promotion. For this position, you should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with a team of individuals who are remote across several time zones. The ideal candidate would have a strong understanding of investing and the stock market, but this is not a requirement. . 

Responsibilities

• Edit and publish website content (including evergreen content)
• Monitor industry news and trends to identify topics for future articles
• Work closely with Editorial Manager, including but not limited to, defining short- and long-term content goals and strategy, and establish operating procedures and other best practices.
• Conduct topic and keyword research for upcoming articles; prepare content briefs.
• Provide day-to-day direction to freelance writers through content assignments and feedback.
• Review submitted articles and content for –
• Basic requirements for content and formatting (e.g., spelling, grammar, clarity, accuracy, etc.)
• Best practice SEO guidelines
• Compliance with legal requirements, such as copyright laws
• Assist with the strategy and execution of content pieces, breaking news, and any other content that reflects the voice, tone, and goals of MarketBeat branded websites
• Participate in meetings to discuss content and concept development
• Other duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For     

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Must have strong copywriting and proofing skills.
• Must have experience with search engine optimization.
• Must be a reliable self-manager and be able to complete work independently.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must live within 75 miles of Sioux Falls, SD.

 Benefits 

• Competitive total compensation package, including market-rate pay and bonus program.
• Health insurance and 401(k) with company contributions up to 8%.
• Flexible office environment.
• Paid company holidays and three weeks paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Sabbatical program offering additional PTO every five (5) years.
• Charitable giving matching program.
• Catered office lunches, snacks, and beverages.

MarketBeat will request references post-interview. 

If you have questions regarding this position or working at MarketBeat, you may contact Arin Gonseth, arin.gonseth@marketbeatmail.com. 

Job Type: Full-time