To be successful in this position, you will require strong writing skills, strategic thinking and the ability to have a meaningful perspective on industry nuances.
As an entry level position, this is a great opportunity to sharpen your skills and learn the processes and programs of a leading media outlet. And, the Assistant Editor will work closely with a talented team to collaborate on projects and gain guidance.
The Assistant Editor will be:
Travel to key industry events, trade shows and partner meetings is required,resulting in coverage for each FCW platform including the FCW1.com website, social platforms, videos and print.
This position is New York based. FCW is currently working under a hybrid format where in-office days are required at the Hearst Tower.
Ideal Requirements:
Bachelor of Arts in English, Journalism, Mass Communication or a related field
One-two years in media / publishing
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe InCopy and Google Docs. Experience with Excel a plus.
In accordance with applicable Pay Transparency laws, FCW is required to include a reasonable estimate of compensation for this New York role. The reasonable estimate for annual base salary if hired is $45,000 - $48,000. A final decision on the successful candidate's starting salary will be based on a number of permissible factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education.
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About Floor Covering Weekly (FCW):
Established in 1952 and acquired by Hearst Corporation in 1980, Floor Covering Weekly has a proud history of reaching the most influential people and companies in the floor covering industry for more than 70 years. FCW continues to lead, influence and identify the most important trends and events in flooring and is by every measure the undisputed leader. Through such proprietary research as the Statistical Report and RēCo studies, FCW does not merely report on the world of flooring, but in fact has helped shape and define the industry. WWW.floorcoveringweekly.com
As one of the nation’s largest global, diversified information, services and media companies, Hearst has been leading with purpose and integrity and innovating for more than a century. With a mission to inform audiences and improve lives, the company’s portfolio includes global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; Hearst Transportation, which includes CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing the maintenance of jets and helicopters; 35 television stations; 24 daily and 52 weekly newspapers; more than 200 magazine editions around the world and ownership in cable television networks A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN.
Leading with purpose, Hearst is always moving forward. With a commitment to the highest quality in our products and services, we’re investing in healthcare solutions to help improve patient outcomes and technology that curbs emissions. Our brands are providing vital analysis, data and software to the global financial services industry; delivering important service and investigative journalism; and inspiring audiences with sports and entertainment programming. And we are dedicated to serving the communities it operates in, both civically and philanthropically.
