Full-Time

Newsroom Editor

Posted on 2/20/2025

Business Wire

Business Wire

501-1,000 employees

Global press release distribution services

Consulting
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$20 - $24Hourly

Entry, Junior

No H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

Remote position limited to candidates in the eastern United States.

Category
Digital Journalism
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
  • Candidate must speak French
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 specializes in distributing press releases and regulatory disclosures for organizations worldwide. Their service works by utilizing a multi-patented NX network that delivers news directly into editorial systems, ensuring timely and efficient dissemination to news organizations and online sources. Unlike competitors, Business Wire offers tailored distribution packages that allow clients to target specific audiences, along with additional services like media targeting and guidance. The goal of Business Wire is to help businesses and organizations effectively communicate their news and announcements to the right audiences, maximizing their impact on a global scale.

Company Size

501-1,000

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 digital press release distribution post-COVID-19 boosts Business Wire's relevance.
  • Growing interest in AI-driven analytics enhances the value of Business Wire's services.
  • Expansion of multimedia content in press releases engages audiences more effectively.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging AI technologies could disrupt traditional press release distribution models.
  • The rise of streaming TV platforms may reduce demand for traditional press releases.
  • Increasing focus on real-time solutions pressures Business Wire to innovate distribution methods.

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 packages to meet diverse client needs.
  • 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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