American Community Journals (ACJ) — the parent company of MONTCO Today, VISTA Today, DELCO Today, and BUCKSCO Today — is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and versatile editor/writer with an understanding of Philadelphia and its suburbs, particularly their businesses, neighborhoods, and culture.

This is a full-time position. Primary duties include writing original stories about the company’s affiliate partners and sourcing, curating, and posting additional stories about the region’s businesses, nonprofits, universities, communities, and people.

He/she will work closely with affiliate partners to elevate their profiles, grow their businesses, and strengthen their connection to the community — all through the written word and storytelling.

The candidate must have a passion for and experience in writing and editing news, as well as excellent communication and storytelling skills. He/she should have experience in conducting interviews and crafting an engaging story based on the content of those interviews. The person should also be social media- and SEO-savvy.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing newsworthy people and writing original feature stories
• Developing and maintaining relationships with the company’s affiliate partners; enhancing and posting their content
• Searching online to identify positive stories about the region’s people, places, and events
• Proofreading and editing
• Posting completed stories, including correct hyperlinks and images, on WordPress
• Analyzing data and seeking to increase reader engagement and retention

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, English, or a related field (or the equivalent in work experience)
• Knowledge of Philadelphia and its suburbs
• Excellent command of the English language
• Professional writing, editing, and proofreading experience
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• A flexible mindset and the ability to pivot and multi-task
• An appreciation of the Delaware Valley’s business, community, and social culture
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in WordPress is a plus
• Knowledge of SEO research is a plus
• Proficiency in social media (including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Reddit)

The position is 100 percent remote.

To apply, e-mail a résumé and writing samples to Mark Hostutler, Executive Editor of American Community Journals, at mhostutler@acj.today and Kim McGuane, President of American Community Journals, at kmcguane@acj.today.

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Brief overview of WordPress, a foundational part of this open ACJ position.