Deputy News Editor
Tax Analysts, United States
Job Description
Tax Analysts, publisher of Tax Notes, is the leading global publisher and essential source of news and analysis for over 150,000 tax professionals, with correspondents in more than 125 countries, and close to 200 local talented professionals. Our Culture and Values encompass transparency and passion around cultivating an environment that embraces collaboration and innovation. Tax Analysts offers a hybrid work environment (3 days in office and 2 days WFH), work/life balance, competitive compensation, and a generous benefits package.
SUMMARY: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.
- Cross-trains with other department members and acts as backup for other team members as required or assigned.
- May assist with training new hires as needed.
- Undertakes special projects as requested.
- Adheres to company style guide and established publication deadlines.
- 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
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Frequently required to sit for prolonged periods, talk and hear; use hands to type, file, handle or feel; reach with arms. Have visual acuity to use a computer and keyboard, prepare and analyze data and figures, read extensively. Occasionally required to stand, walk and lift up to 20 pounds. Requires ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations. Work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment a minimum of three days per week.
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