Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is the global market leader in press release distribution and regulatory disclosure. The Newsroom Editor is responsible for preparing and transmitting news releases accurately and efficiently while collaborating with team members to ensure the successful operation of Newsroom Operations.
Responsibilities
- Format, edit and proofread press releases on a computer quickly and accurately
- Code each release based on a client’s request for distribution, suggest additional or alternative circuits that may be beneficial to the client and talk to them about conflicting distribution instructions
- Contact clients regarding any problems that could lead to errors (grammar or punctuation mistakes, typos, missing contact information, etc.)
- Assess the authenticity of press release orders and escalate potentially problematic content appropriately
- Display good judgment in helping to resolve issues
- Monitor incoming orders and ensure that all are accounted for and handled in a timely fashion
- Monitor online to ensure successful transmission of content
- Assist other Newsroom teams with overflow of orders as necessary
- Perform opening/closing or other shift-change duties as necessary
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Business Wire products, services, procedures and policies
- Assist with incoming phone calls, including fielding client questions regarding distribution options, and answering other general questions
- Help guide clients through the process of submitting orders to Business Wire, including how to use the Business Wire website
- Provide membership information and set up new accounts when the situation is approved and appropriate
- Collaborate with sales and other departments as necessary
- Communicate all technical issues to the Service Desk or Web Support teams in a timely and detailed fashion
- Authorize credit card payments when necessary
- Run and submit the daily distribution report to the billing department by set deadline
- Maintain a log of daily activity
Skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work effectively with a variety of people in a team environment
- Ability to multitask, prioritize workflow, and follow projects through to completion under tight deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to exercise good judgment
- Basic technical skills and computer literacy, including proficiency in standard business applications (i.e., MS Word and Excel; Web, etc.)
- Must demonstrate reliability through good attendance and punctuality
- Courteous and professional phone manner
- Professional demeanor
- Must be flexible with schedule, as needed
Benefits
- Ability to work remotely
- Excellent health benefits that begin on your first day of employment
- $100 monthly fitness allotment, a tuition reimbursement program, and enhanced mental health resources
- 401(k) plan with generous company match, and annual profit sharing contribution (subject to company performance)
- PTO, Floating Holidays, Wellness Day Off, Birthday Day Off, and more!
Company Overview
Business Wire is a well-respected global news source for press releases, photos, multimedia, and regulatory filings. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway. It was founded in 1961, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.businesswire.com.