Newsroom Editor

Business Wire

. Accurately and efficiently format, edit, proofread, and transmit press releases over Business Wire’s circuits .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills while efficiently managing press release formatting, editing, and client interactions. Proficient in standard business applications and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Press Release FormattingClient CommunicationAttention To DetailMS Word ProficiencyMS Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Press Release EditingProofreadingOrder ManagementTechnical Issue CommunicationDaily Activity Logging

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceTeam CollaborationMultitaskingJudgmentProfessional Demeanor

Tools & Technologies

Business WireStandard Business ApplicationsWeb Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Press Release DistributionClient OrdersTimely HandlingBilling ReportsBackground Check

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accurately and efficiently format, edit, proofread, and transmit press releases over Business Wire’s circuits
Code releases according to client distribution requests and suggest beneficial alternative circuits
Contact clients about issues that could cause errors, including grammar, punctuation, typos, and missing contact information
Assess authenticity of press release orders and escalate potentially problematic content
Monitor incoming orders and online transmission to ensure timely handling and successful delivery
Assist other Newsroom teams with overflow orders
Perform opening, closing, and shift-change duties
Maintain current knowledge of Business Wire products, services, procedures, and policies
Handle incoming calls and answer client questions about distribution options
Guide clients through order submission and Business Wire website use
Provide membership information and set up approved new accounts
Collaborate with sales and other departments
Communicate technical issues to Service Desk or Web Support teams
Authorize credit card payments when necessary
Run and submit the daily distribution report to billing by the deadline
Maintain a daily activity log

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.)
Reliability through good attendance and punctuality
Courteous and professional phone manner
Professional demeanor
Flexibility with schedule, as needed
Business Wire will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position
A pre-employment background check will be required after acceptance of an offer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ability to work remotely
Excellent health benefits that begin on your first day of employment
$100 monthly fitness allotment
Tuition reimbursement program
Enhanced mental health resources
401(k) plan with generous company match
Annual profit sharing contribution (subject to company performance)
PTO
Floating Holidays
Wellness Day Off
Birthday Day Off