Newswire Editor

Business Wire is renowned for both its excellent and unique benefits package. While we offer the standard benefits such as health insurance, 401k matching and paid time off, we also have unique benefits including reimbursement plans for fitness, dental and education classes.

Most importantly, we value those employees who make their career at Business Wire; we are very proud of the fact that our length of employment far exceeds the standard. Longtime employees are well rewarded, financially, professionally, and uniquely. We are always seeking exceptional people to join our team!

Job Title: Newswire Editor

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Job Description:

Leading international news wire service seeks a detail-oriented team player in our Boston office to format, proofread and code press releases for electronic distribution to the media. Candidate must be able to multi-task and work well in a customer-driven environment under heavy deadline pressures.

There is NO WRITING involved.

Job Requirements:

• Excellent proofreading skills, attention to detail and knowledge of the English language
• Must be tech-savvy, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good phone presentation, interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Ability to organize and multi-task a must
• Experience in customer service a plus
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred, in English or Journalism a plus

Send a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to:
Via E-mail: bojobs@businesswire.com;    Subject: RESUME - editorial

No phone calls.
No recruiters.

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