Wanted: Assistant Editor & Writers at CBJ

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Climbing Business Journal
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2004

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The Climbing Business Journal, a news, research and business site focused on the rapidly growing indoor climbing industry, is looking to add a part-time assistant editor and freelance writers.

Assistant Editor

As an assistant editor with CBJ, you’ll work closely with our editor-in-chief and freelance writers to help conceive and execute big ideas that are reaching thousands of climbing professionals every month. The position is part-time and can be done remotely (estimated 15 hours a week) with pay ranging from $500 – $800 per month depending on experience.

If you are a self-starter, consistent and professional editor/writer and want to join a team devoted to giving voice to climbing gym owners, operators, managers and other professionals in the climbing industry, this could be a great opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the editor-in-chief to create content ideas and an annual editorial calendar.
  • Edit various short and long-form articles, contribute to the conception, assignment, and line editing of stories and conceits.
  • Conduct interviews with article sources face-to-face, on the phone/skype or by email.
  • Create and research special projects and maintain various database spreadsheets.
  • Adhere to professional style guides and ensure that language is clear and consistent.
  • Ensure that stories are factually correct and maintain CBJ’s voice.
  • Help shape copy and headlines so that content is highly shareable and engaging.
  • Additional freelance writing assignments are also possible for additional pay.

    • Qualifications

  • 1 to 3+ years of professional experience in copy editing and/or journalism with emphasis given to business and research.
  • Strong understanding of climbing and the business of climbing.
  • Consistent editing and grammar skills.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and be extremely detail-oriented.
  • Open-minded, positive personality.

    • If you’re interested, please send a resume, cover letter, and links to your portfolio, or at least three relevant pieces of sample work, to Mike@Climbingbusinessjournal.com with the subject line: Assistant Editor — [Last name].

    Freelance writers

    We are looking to build a team of freelance writers who understand the modern climbing industry and create content that our diverse readership will find interesting. We are looking for writers that can take a good story idea and come back with a compelling narrative for an executive audience. Experience and expertise in writing about business and finance is strongly preferred.

    You must be able to perform research on the assigned topics, meet deadlines, and accept and apply constructive criticism. Please note that this is a freelance and remote position. You must be able to answer emails promptly and conduct interviews in a professional and courteous manner.

    CBJ articles range from 200 – 2000 words. We pay $100 – $250 per article depending on writer’s experience, scope of topic and length.

    Required qualifications:

  • Proven writing skills, as well as an aptitude for business news.
  • Instincts for writing headlines and stories that connect with readers’ interests.
  • Ability to follow professional style guides and match writing style to CBJ’s voice.
  • Ability to interpret and analyze business concepts.
  • Ability to drive reader interest via social media.
  • Deadline-oriented time management skills.
  • 1+ years of experience writing journalism, marketing or PR copy.

    • If you’re interested, please send a resume, cover letter, and links to your portfolio, or at least three relevant pieces of sample work, to Mike@Climbingbusinessjournal.com with the subject line: Freelance Writer — [Last name].

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