Deputy News Editor

Tax Analysts is looking to hire a Deputy News Editor! The Deputy News Editor assists in updating and maintaining the Worldwide Tax Treaties research library. Ideal candidate is a conscientious and dependable self-starter with strong attention to detail who writes and communicates clearly and is able to meet daily deadlines. Must be flexible and willing to develop knowledge of WTT.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet editorial objectives.

Researches and writes brief news stories for daily online publication.

Summarizes and processes treaties, news releases, and other documents in content management system.

Edits news stories and adds associations to cited treaties.

Checks for content accuracy, grammar, spelling, and consistency, in accordance with established policies and procedures and company style guide.

Oversees processing of documents and performs final review of files for quality assurance before publication.

Updates and maintains data in tables, treaties, and online tools to ensure accuracy.

Works in source code to enrich data and incorporate changes to treaties.

Communicates regularly with editors and production department staff to meet established deadlines.

May be asked to interact with product strategy team, developers, sales, and other departments.

Cross-trains with other department members and acts as backup for other team members as required or assigned.

Assists with training new hires as needed.

Undertakes special projects as requested.

Adheres to company style guide and established publication deadlines.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Demonstrated writing, editing, and proofreading skills

Highly detail-oriented and accurate

Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain rapport

Strong organizational and communication skills

Works well in a team environment and independently

Ability to meet strict daily deadlines and adjust to changing priorities

Knowledge of foreign languages or international exposure a plus

Requirements

BA in English, writing, or journalism, or equivalent experience required

2+ years editorial or proofreading experience

Thorough understanding of editorial and publication processes

Familiarity with online publishing and web-content management

Proficiency in Windows, Word, Adobe Acrobat, electronic databases, and web searching

Experience with XHTML preferred

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision

401K: Immediately vested

Tuition assistance

Qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PFSL)

Generous Paid Time Off

Dog-friendly office

Private gym onsite

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Trade Publication/News Subscription Reimbursement

Exercise Room

Paid Holidays

Vacation and Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Tax Analysts is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.