PRWeb Editor
Job Description

The PR Web Editor reviews dozens of press release submissions daily, assists PRWeb customers with their press release distribution needs and offers premium writing and distribution services for an innovating direct-to-consumer press release newswire.

Editors work full-time at the Vocus headquarters in Beltsville, MD. PRWeb offers 24/7 editorial service, so some shifts include nights and weekends.

Duties include working with copy and with customers; writing and editing of news releases; and helping customers navigate PRWeb’s online site. With minimum supervision, the PRWeb Editor:

• Edits press releases for spelling, grammar, clarity, accuracy, objectivity, inoffensive material, etc. in images, links and content
• Formats, approves and scores press release for the quality of the news content
• Provides general customer service, sales and marketing assistance on a wide range of topics through online Help Desk, Live Chat, incoming phone calls and incoming e-mail messages
• Performs PRWeb Editorial Services, including Revision, Drafting and Premium SEO services, providing different levels of editorial assistance and consulting
• Consult customers by phone, chat, help desk and e-mail for editorial holds and other content-related issues
• Contact, consult with and submit press releases on behalf of PRWeb customers through PRWeb Direct or Vocus
• Follows PRWeb’s mission to delight every customer and to find “best possible outcome” for everyone
• Expected to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, PR, communications, English or related field or equivalent experience writing or editing for a news, publishing or public relations organization
• Strong writing, editing, researching, proofreading, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Experience researching and writing news stories, features stories and/or news releases for a wide audience
• Experience copy editing for format, grammar, clarity, etc.
• Knowledge of the public relations and/or press release industry and of basic news values for a successful press release
• Ability to coordinate, organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Experience and ability problem-solving and working with the public on customer-service level
• Proficiency with multi-tasking on a computer, using Microsoft Word, Web browsers and e-mail
• Proficiency in Internet research
• Knowledge of search engine optimization a plus, but PRWeb will train

• Location: Beltsville, MD
• Compensation: Base plus bonus
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• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.