Job Description

• Collect, organize, summarize, and disseminate market information and commentary to forest industry professionals through the TimberMart-South Market News Quarterly.
• Verify accuracy of information from knowledgeable and reputable sources.
• Manage advertiser relationships and ad space in the TimberMart-South Market News Quarterly.
• Publish on a quarterly schedule:
  • First quarter: April 15^th
  • Second quarter: July 15^th
  • Third quarter: October 15^th
  • Fourth quarter: January 15^th 

Responsibilities

• Interview industry professionals and use online and industry subscription sources to research topics.
• Write and deliver content with a broad knowledge of market news and with the reader’s perspective in mind conforming to specified length, style, and format requirements.
• Abide by journalism’s ethics and codes. Be aware of and avoid any possibility of copyright infringement.
• Market to advertisers and prepare advertising copy for insertion in the Market News Quarterly (all ads are submitted by advertisers). 
• Coordinate the coverage of multiple stories at once and monitor the progress of each.
• Use computer software/desktop publishers to format and combine text, charts, and other visual graphic elements to create publication ready material. 
• Maintain searchable portfolio of published articles.

Relationships

• Coordinate the publishing of the Market News Quarterly with the Director and staff (including student interns).
• Develop and maintain contacts within timber industry to stay updated on current events.
• Develop and maintain contacts with advertisers in the Market News Quarterly.
• Communicate as needed with Board of Directors on current projects.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable work experience.

• Proven experience as a content editor or similar role.

• Experience in gathering relevant information for drafting content.
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative attitude with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and deliver projects with deadlines.
• Marketing and Communications experience a plus.
• Timber industry experience is also a plus.