Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

LBM Journal, an established, national business-to-business media company, has an opening for an Associate Editor. Compensation will be based on candidate's skills and experience. This role has significant opportunity for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Research, interview, and write original stories for print and digital platforms

• Collaborate with in-office and remote team members on editorial projects

• Occasional travel to cover industry events

• Host live webinars

• Proofread and copyedit articles, columns, and features to fit LBM Journal’s style

Our Ideal Candidate

• Will have at least three years of editorial experience for a publication or media company

• Has published writing samples that show strong reporting and storytelling skills

• Is curious, resourceful, eager to learn, and works well with deadlines

• Be social media savvy, and comfortable with video

• Is comfortable with publishing technology (including AI) as a tool to work smarter

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in journalism, English, or Communications

• Be proficient with Wordpress, AI, and publishing technology in general

• Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple projects

• Solid writing, editing, proofreading, and interviewing skills

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Why Join Us?

At LBM Journal, you won’t be a small cog in a big machine—you’ll be a valued member of a focused, collaborative team. Your work will directly shape how we serve the pros who supply the materials used to build America’s homes and communities. If you’re looking to make a real impact with a company that’s a respected leader, and with very real opportunities for advancement, this could be the role for you.

LBM Journal, based in Lakeville, MN, is the leading business-to-business media company serving the lumber and building material industry nationwide. In addition to our print and digital magazine (published 11x per year), we produce a daily e-newsletter, website, webinars, podcasts, live events, and more. Since our launch in 2003, we’ve grown to become the voice of our industry—and we’re still growing. Our relatively small, privately held company has earned a reputation for competing very effectively against much larger corporations. We’re looking for someone who is excellent at what they do and is driven to do it better, who can work well independently and plays well with others, appreciates a challenge, and is looking for the right place to make a difference and build a long-term career.

Company Description

LBM Journal, based in Lakeville, MN, is the leading business-to-business media company serving the lumber and building material industry nationwide. In addition to our print and digital magazine (published 11x per year), we produce a daily e-newsletter, website, webinars, podcasts, live events, and more. Since our launch in 2003, we’ve grown to become the voice of our industry—and we’re still growing. Our relatively small, privately held company has earned a reputation for competing very effectively against much larger corporations. We’re looking for someone who is excellent at what they do and is driven to do it better, who can work well independently and plays well with others, appreciates a challenge, and is looking for the right place to make a difference and build a long-term career.

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