Editor

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), the Washington, DC-based trade association representing an industry that ecompasses hundreds of thousands of U.S. businesses and over $8.4 trillion in annual revenue. As part of NAW, Modern Distribution Management provides in-depth guidance, trend analysis and market intelligence to executives in the wholesale distribution industry helping them make better business decisions.

The Editor works closely with fellow MDM editors to plan and execute editorial projects across all of MDM’s content platforms – MDM Premium, the MDM Update newsletter, MDM.com news alerts, webinars, research reports and a variety of audio and video productions — and is responsible for creating, curating and disseminating SEO-driven content.

• Contribute to MDM’s digital assets, including website and social media operations
• Produce thoroughly reported and sourced, timely and relevant feature-length articles, blogs and various media content; including:
• Weekly and monthly article content for MDM’s free audience
• Features/articles for MDM Premium — MDM’s paid subscription content
• Daily industry news briefs that are of interest to an audience of distribution executives
• Produce and deploy the daily MDM Update newsletter
• Coordinate with MDM and NAW marketing clients to produce lead-generation content in the form of webinars, whitepapers and research reports
• Develop a network of ever-expanding industry sources and resources to strengthen reporting
• Publish content to MDM.com, ensuring proper SEO/GEO, tagging and keyword best practices
• Work closely with Executive Editor and contributors on MDM Premium content and production
• Work closely with Executive Editor on all monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Travel to NAW and industry events to network, share and absorb industry insights

Requirements:

• Strong copywriting, research, reporting, interviewing and presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and contextualization; desire to get even the most minor facts and elements correct and consistent the first time; ability to follow schedules and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of AP Stylebook
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, exhibits a positive attitude and a professional demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills, a focused listener
• Proficient in managing social media accounts
• Strong project management and analytical skills, and process improvement orientation
• Ability to anticipate challenges and effectively resolve conflict by identifying opportunities
• Ability to work both in both collaborative and independent settings, with creativity and flexibility
• Ability to create new processes and demonstrate sound judgment
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field required
• 3 years of editorial experience required, B2B experience desired

Other Requirements:

• Microsoft Office/Adobe Creative Suite
• Familiarity with content management systems, social media platforms
• Comfortable with basic CMS operations - experience in WordPress desired

Travel: Up to 20%

Work Environment: The position is based at NAW’s headquarters office in Washington, DC, near Metro Center. NAW is currently offering a hybrid work model. Employees are required to be in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and upon request for mandatory meetings or events. Employees are provided the opportunity to work remotely on Monday and Friday. The hybrid work model is subject to change.

Experience level and other factors will determine the final salary level, with a starting salary range of $70,000–$78,000/year.

The position also offers competitive benefits, including health and wellness coverage, a 401(k) plan, and other benefits for eligible employees.

NAW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• editorial : 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20005 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20005: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20005

Salary : $70,000 - $78,000