Assistant Web Editor

Overview:

Are you a blogger with a passion for the latest trends in consumer electronics? Are you the first in line when a new product or gadget is released?

If so, Consumers Union, the publisher of Consumer Reports, and home of the largest consumer product testing center in the world, is looking for you! As an independent multimedia publisher with one of the largest subscriber bases in the world, we publish news, Ratings, and advice on a host of consumer electronics products and services in our growing family of print, online, and broadcast publications.

We are currently seeking a skilled writer to create and adapt consumer electronics content for the Web, include writing frequent and timely blog posts on Consumer Reports Online.

This is a full-time position at our Testing Center in Yonkers, New York. Free shuttle service is offered from nearby stations of the Metro-North Railroad and MTA subway (1 train).

In addition to an exciting and flexible work environment, we offer great benefits including:

Competitive salary
401(k) and pension program with employer match
Comprehensive medical and wellness program
On-site fitness center with personal trainer


Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be someone who lives and breathes consumer electronics, and is able to translate its news and create buying advice for a mainstream consumer audience.

College graduate or equivalent experience, with at least two years of work experience as a professional journalist writing on the Web in the areas of consumer electronics and technology.

Experience should include at least 2 years of covering consumer technology in an online setting.

The ability to write and edit content in a fast-paced environment is absolutely essential.

Experience in posting content to blogs and websites, and in working with social media and in broadcast media are definite pluses, as is the ability to edit and adapt print content for online.


Physical Demands:

Normal physical requirements associated with working in an office environment such as prolonged sitting, repetitive motion such as typing on a computer keyboard, etc.


Responsibilities:

Write online content for the Electronics franchise, including fast and frequent posts to its blog on a range of topics.

Format and post content he or she writes, as well as that written by other reporters and editors.

Coordinate with the Design department to obtain and post art elements for online Electronics content.

Adapt or update existing content for online use and, occasionally, for use in other print products within the Consumer Reports family.

Monitor and respond to relevant news from a number of sources, including other Consumer Reports blogs, including The Consumerist.

Monitor reader comments and post, edit, or forward them as appropriate.

Assist with scheduling and tracking franchise content as needed.

Edit copy and fact check material as needed.

Performing other duties as assigned but not those of a higher level.