Job description
Everleaf Publishing Group is seeking a results-driven Publishing Editor to join our dynamic digital team in New York City. You will oversee editorial quality, manage workflows, and collaborate with designers, writers, and marketers to produce engaging content across platforms.
As a Publishing Editor, you will champion reader-first content, optimize for SEO, and maintain brand voice across multiple publications. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on editing to drive readership and revenue.
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work model designed to support creative collaboration.
Responsibility
- Lead end-to-end editorial processes for digital publications, from planning and assignment through final proofing and publication.
- Develop and manage content calendars in collaboration with editors, writers, and designers.
- Perform in-depth copy editing, fact-checking, and localization to ensure accuracy and clarity.
- Optimize content for SEO, metadata, and accessibility across platforms.
- Coordinate with production and design teams to ensure timely delivery and high-quality layouts.
- Mentor junior editors and freelancers; provide constructive feedback and editorial direction.
- Analyze reader metrics and feedback to inform future content strategy.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of editorial experience in publishing, preferably digital-first.
- Exceptional editing, proofreading, and fact-checking abilities with strong attention to detail.
- Proven experience with SEO best practices, metadata optimization, and content performance tracking.
- Proficiency with content management systems (e.g., WordPress) and basic HTML/CSS; familiarity with InDesign or similar layout tools is a plus.
- Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative team player with a proactive mindset.
- Portfolio or published work demonstrating editorial judgment and voice across topics.