What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editor III position at Launch That?
Are you a master of the written word with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for storytelling? At Launch That, we aren’t just creating content; we’re building an authoritative voice in the digital space. As an in-house digital marketing firm in the heart of Orlando, we are looking for a Content Editor III who thrives in a fast-paced, high-standards environment.
As a Content Editor III, you will oversee a diverse range of complex research and conversational, engaging content from evergreen guides and white papers to podcasts and video scripts to a broad audience.
This is a high-level individual contributor role that requires a blend of creative strategy, technical SEO knowledge, and contractor management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Editorial Excellence: Review and optimize content for grammar, brand alignment, and SEO. You’ll transform raw drafts into polished, high-performing assets.
- Content Strategy: Collaborate with the marketing team to brainstorm features, audits, and multimedia projects (including video and podcasts).
- Contractor Management: Identify, onboard, and coordinate a roster of expert writers and video production vendors. You'll deliver bimonthly reports on their deliverables.
- Quality Control: Assist in the execution of content audits, manage title tags/meta descriptions, and ensure zero duplication across our web properties.
- Research & Authority: Stay ahead of industry trends by analyzing journal articles, press releases, and news to ensure our content remains the gold standard.
Qualifications and Skills:
- 5 consecutive years in a professional online editing environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
- Proficiency in AP Style, WordPress (CMS), G-Suite, and an intermediate understanding of HTML and SEO tools.
- The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously without breaking a sweat.
- Culture champion:
- An individual who exemplifies our core values and cultural values, like honesty, trust, having a good work ethic and pursuit of continuous self-improvement. These are demonstrated through expertise professionalism, autonomy and mentorship when approaching the responsibilities assigned below and in interactions with others.
- A patient and strategic thinker with the keen ability to prioritize and focus.
Bonus Qualifications and Skills:
- 5 years of experience editing medical, health, or environmental topics.
- Hands-on experience with SEO tools (Ahrefs, SEMrush, Google Analytics).
- Familiarity with AI tools like Gemini, ChatGPT, or Hemingway Editor to enhance workflow.
At Launch That, we invest in ourselves and our community. We was founded in 2007 as an entrepreneurial digital marketing startup that's grown from two founders in a garage to almost 100 digital, tech, creative and content professionals in the heart of downtown Orlando.
Launch That covers 100% of the premium cost for employee-only medical coverage for all full-time benefit eligible team members! We also offer 100% employer paid short- and long-term disability insurance, competitive compensation, paid time off, 20 days of paid parental leave after 90 days, a 401k retirement plan, paid volunteer opportunities and more!
We work hard and appreciate work/life balance, so all of our team members enjoy a company-wide Holiday Break from December 24th - January 1st each year!
Launch That embraces a hybrid flexible workplace environment which consists of work-from-home opportunities, with 3 recommended in-office days (M, W, TH) to maximize team collaboration and 2 WFH days (T, F). We believe in offering ongoing flexibility when it comes to the things that happen in life, like childcare, doctor appointments, and the joys of homeownership!
Why Work @ Launch That?
- Our Mission and Vision: Launch That is an established leader in the world of digital marketing! Our vision is to build the most valuable digital brands. We believe we will achieve this by connecting people to extraordinary resources.
- Our Team: Launch That's core talent is exceptional. Many team members have 10 years of experience in digital industries across extremely competitive business lines. We believe that our work starts and ends with our team — and it's that focus that makes us one of the best places to work, not just in Orlando, but in the country.
- Our Culture: We’re a close-knit, interactive company with a passion to build something special. We offer a vibrant and fun culture that focuses on relationships and collaboration. Throughout the year, we host unique, fun events where we celebrate our successes. We donate our time and talents to helping our community at large.
- Our Flexible Workplace: Our flexible workplace model consists of work-from-home opportunities with in-office days to maximize team collaboration. We believe in offering ongoing flexibility when it comes to the things that happen in life, like childcare, doctor appointments and the joys of homeownership!
- Our Office: Our state-of-the-art workplace, which we designed and own ourselves, offers a unique break room with complimentary Xbox, arcade games, hot beverages on demand, fountain drinks, and a robust snack bar!
If this sounds interesting to you, please submit your resume!