| Start Date: Position Open – Start Upon Hire Contact Information: careers@whillsgroup.com Location: Framingham, MA Please Submit: Resume, Cover Letter, and Writing Samples OVERVIEW Are you an experienced editor in a publishing company or related field? Are you looking for a position in a growing company where you will lead product and content development? Are you looking to take the next step in your career? If so, then you should consider a career at RainToday.com. Read by over 35,000 professional services providers each week, RainToday.com is the online source for insight and advice on marketing and selling professional services. Influential marketing and business publications such as BusinessWeek, Entrepreneur, BtoB Magazine, and bloggers follow RainToday and RainToday research for trends in marketing and sales for professional services. We are seeking an entrepreneurial professional to develop, manage, and set the strategic direction for all aspects of content creation for the website, our members, and the professional services community. THE SENIOR EDITOR - CONTENT DEVELOPMENT POSITION The Senior Editor – Content Development position will work directly with senior management of RainToday.com and Wellesley Hills Group (RainToday’s parent company) to develop and execute the overall content strategy for the site. You will be responsible for: - Setting strategy for content development to achieve growth and profitability targets determined with senior management
- Determining the types and topics of content to be developed
- Developing and managing relationships with key partners, freelance writers, and editors to develop content
- Ensuring that all content meets a high quality standard
- Managing projects on time and on budget
- Directing all content production
- Mentoring and coaching freelance writers, interns, editors, and other staff responsible for content creation
- Developing RainToday’s voice across all products and content
TYPICAL ASSIGNMENTS Projects and content will include: - How-to guides and tools: Tools and workbooks on specific marketing and sales topics to be sold in the RainToday store
- Premium members-only content: Premium content to serve as a membership benefit. These could include:
- Case studies with professional services firms around specific campaigns they ran that worked and results
- Interviews with marketing and sales experts to be distributed in written format and as podcasts
- In-depth feature articles, position pieces, and white papers
- Strategic analysis of research and trends
- Facilitation of teleseminars and other online events
- Research reports: Work with our external research team to write and develop proprietary research on the topics of marketing and sales for professional services firms
REQUIREMENTS We are looking to hire a Senior Editor – Content Development with the following experience, background, and abilities: - Exceptional writing skills for a variety of online communications and products
- Exceptional editorial skills
- Strong communication skills to mentor, coach, and guide writers to producing high quality content
- Proficiency with Word and Excel
- Exceptional attention to detail, passion, and willingness to work hard is a must
- Ability to find, manage, and motivate writers and content creators providing professional leadership and direction to accomplish goals
- Ability to analyze information and research data, and communicate analysis succinctly
- Ability to manage and track multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong leadership and project management skills
- Experience in online publishing is preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience in publishing and editing related positions
- 4 year college degree at an academically rigorous institution
- Knowledge of marketing and sales for professional services is a plus
This is an entrepreneurial position at a growing company. We are looking for the right person who wants to be a part of the vision and growth of RainToday.com. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Compensation is a competitive salary plus a bonus based on individual and company performance. We offer health insurance through Tufts Health Plan, 401k and profit share plan, and a generous mix of all-purpose vacation, sick, and personal days. Travel is infrequent. The Wellesley Hills Group / RainToday.com is located 20 minutes west of Boston on Rt. 9 in Framingham near the Natick Mall. Email us at careers@whillsgroup.com to apply. Resume, cover letter, and writing samples required. Applications may be addressed to Erica Stritch, General Manager, RainToday.com. |