Editorial Assistant, Recognition Programs

This role supports editorial and lead outreach for Inc.’s rankings programs—including the Inc. 5000, Female Founders, Power Partners, Best in Business, Best Workplaces, and Inc. Regionals—and requires weekly in-office presence on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7 World Trade Center, New York, NY. This position is covered under the Writers Guild of America East Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Lead targeted outreach to companies of interest for Inc.’s programs to develop a growing pipeline of applicants and increase engagement with repeat winners, coordinating with stakeholders across editorial and consumer marketing to support program revenue goals.
• Manage Inc.’s database of company candidates, updating daily with new additions across programs, and coordinate with writers and editors to secure contacts from timely editorial coverage.
• Develop new leads and ongoing prospects for Inc.’s programs, as well as nurture existing relationships with community partner organizations to extend applicant pipelines for recognition programs.
• Review program applications and conduct exploratory calls with promising applicants to present to Inc. Editors for coverage consideration.
• Support recognition program events promoting upcoming recognition programs, coordinating outreach, new invites, event logistics, and event programming.
• Work with Inc.’s editorial, social media, marketing, newsletter, and PR teams to effectively promote Inc.’s recognition programs through compelling editorial and multimedia content, developing new ideas for enhanced promotion.
• Prepare internal promotional materials ahead of list launches.
• Prepare written copy as needed for digital and print production.
• Pitch and write quick-turn and reported stories featuring honorees of Inc.’s recognition programs for Inc.com.

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in journalism and business or entrepreneurship coverage.
• Strong writing, editing, and research skills for digital and print content.
• Clear communication skills and comfort conducting interviews or exploratory calls.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines and track information.
• Internship experience in editorial, media, or publishing preferred.
• Familiarity with CMS platforms and Airtable is a plus.
• Must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.; sponsorship is not available at this time.

Pay

Salary range: $66,500–$70,000. Compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, industry, and education.

Schedule

Weekly in-office presence required on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.