Full-Time

Newsroom Editor

Updated on 1/27/2025

Business Wire

Business Wire

501-1,000 employees

Global press release distribution services

Consulting
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$18 - $24Hourly

Entry, Junior

No H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

Candidate must be in Central Time Zone.

Category
Journalism
News Reporting
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to work effectively with a variety of people in a team environment
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize workflow, and follow projects through to completion under tight deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to exercise good judgment
  • Basic technical skills and computer literacy, including proficiency in standard business applications (i.e., MS Word and Excel; Web, etc.)
  • Must demonstrate reliability through good attendance and punctuality
  • Courteous and professional phone manner
  • Professional demeanor
  • Must be flexible with schedule, as needed
Responsibilities
  • Format, edit and proofread press releases on a computer quickly and accurately
  • Code each release based on a client’s request for distribution, suggest additional or alternative circuits that may be beneficial to the client and talk to them about conflicting distribution instructions
  • Contact clients regarding any problems that could lead to errors (grammar or punctuation mistakes, typos, missing contact information, etc.)
  • Assess the authenticity of press release orders and escalate potentially problematic content appropriately
  • Display good judgment in helping to resolve issues
  • Monitor incoming orders and ensure that all are accounted for and handled in a timely fashion
  • Monitor online to ensure successful transmission of content
  • Assist other Newsroom teams with overflow of orders as necessary
  • Perform opening/closing or other shift-change duties as necessary
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Business Wire products, services, procedures and policies
  • Assist with incoming phone calls, including fielding client questions regarding distribution options, and answering other general questions
  • Help guide clients through the process of submitting orders to Business Wire, including how to use the Business Wire website
  • Provide membership information and set up new accounts when the situation is approved and appropriate
  • Collaborate with sales and other departments as necessary
  • Communicate all technical issues to the Service Desk or Web Support teams in a timely and detailed fashion
  • Authorize credit card payments when necessary
  • Run and submit the daily distribution report to the billing department by set deadline
  • Maintain a log of daily activity

Business Wire provides press release distribution and regulatory disclosure services to organizations, journalists, and regulatory authorities. Their main service allows clients to send out press releases and important announcements to news outlets and online sources worldwide. The NX network, which is patented, ensures that news is delivered directly into editorial systems, making the distribution process reliable and efficient. Unlike competitors, Business Wire offers tailored distribution packages that cater to specific target audiences, along with additional services like media targeting and educational resources. The goal of Business Wire is to help clients effectively communicate their news and achieve their communication objectives on a global scale.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.7B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for AI-driven personalization can enhance client engagement and satisfaction.
  • The rise of streaming TV platforms presents new opportunities in digital media channels.
  • Growing partnerships with educational institutions can enhance Business Wire's educational resources.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging AI technologies could disrupt traditional press release distribution models.
  • Streaming TV platforms may shift advertising budgets away from traditional channels.
  • Real-time solutions in industries may pressure Business Wire to enhance its real-time capabilities.

What makes Business Wire unique

  • Business Wire's NX network ensures direct delivery into editorial systems, enhancing reliability.
  • The company offers tailored press release distribution services to reach specific target audiences.
  • Business Wire provides educational resources to keep clients informed about industry trends.

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Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Health benefits

$100 monthly fitness allotment

Tuition reimbursement program

Enhanced mental health resources

401(k) plan with generous company match

Annual profit sharing contribution

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