Editor/Writer

Reports to: Editor-In-Chief

About Us

NACS, the leading global trade association dedicated to advancing convenience and fuel retailing, serves as a trusted advisor to over 1,500 retailer and 1,600 supplier members from more than 50 countries. A member-driven organization, NACS is led by a 29-member Board of Directors comprised of convenience retailers of all sizes from all over the globe.

NACS serves the convenience and fuel retailing industry by sharing ideas and insights in its award-winning publications (including NACS Magazine and the Convenience Matters podcast), creating unique networking and education opportunities (including the annual NACS Show, one of the 40 largest trade shows in the United States) and through industry-leading research and analysis. Here is more about what it’s like to work at NACS.

Position Overview

NACS is hiring an experienced Editor/Writer to assist with operations, strategy and content development for its signature print and digital publications: NACS Magazine and NACS Daily. This position is responsible for editing, researching and writing unique and relevant content for NACS print and digital publications, ensuring conformity with NACS editorial standards and adherence to deadlines. The Editor/Writer will assist with other publications and NACS priorities as well. This position reports to the Editor-in-Chief.

The Editor/Writer may take on unexpected projects or new roles as required. The ideal candidate is a constant learner and self-starter who enjoys challenges and who will benefit from a supportive environment.

This is an onsite position with work hours starting by 8:00 a.m. to assist with a daily morning newsletter.

Candidates will be asked to take an editing and writing test as part of the application process.

Scope of Responsibilities

Assist in all phases of editing and production of NACS Magazine, Fuels Market News, digital content and other materials.

Demonstrate excellent written English language skills. Is a consistent, efficient copyeditor; capable of quickly turning around digital content but also writing longer form stories as well.
Is a quick learner and self-directed; is able to work independently with high self-expectations to make all our publications the best they can be.
Show the ability to understand technical or niche topics within the complex world of convenience and fuel retailing and build a passion for this dynamic, important industry.
Demonstrate ability to represent NACS with outside partners, including industry executives, subject matter experts and freelance writers, in a way that builds long-term connections.
Consistently stay organized across a variety of projects.
Show equal passion for all parts of the editorial process and all aspects of the job.

Play a vital part in the daily production of NACS Daily newsletter; play a vital role in the overall process of creating and editing digital content.

Serve as a lead in the production of the NACS Daily e-newsletter, which includes researching, writing, aggregating, editing, fact-checking, sourcing images and publishing each morning (Monday-Friday). In this role, demonstrate initiative, creativity and excellent editorial judgment, as well as a curiosity about this ever-evolving industry.
Have a passion for finding the best, most relevant stories from a wide variety of sources to present to our audience.
Manage web content related to NACS publications, including mastering Kentico CMS, assigning stories, SEO and tracking success via Google Analytics.
Possess knowledge of newsletter analytics and history of meeting KPIs.
Provide on-site coverage of NACS domestic and global events as assigned.
Work with other departments to produce timely content for NACS events and other initiatives.

Serve as copyeditor across multiple NACS properties. Demonstrate:

Excellent skills as a copyeditor, including previous training and the desire to hold yourself to high standards; must be both thorough and efficient.
The ability to fine-tune editing style for house and AP style and to suit the needs of our audience and the needs of each product and publication.
The ability to juggle many projects, sometimes under tight or competing deadlines, and assist in bringing them to successful completion.
The ability to understand the reader and how different content pieces require different approaches.

Write for digital and print:

Consistently put the reader first, understanding our audience and how to best serve the reader.
Show a commitment to thorough research, demonstrating the ability to understand technical or niche topics.
When necessary, be a persistent reporter, finding the necessary information and sources.
Build long-term connections with a wide range of industry experts.

Other responsibilities as necessary.

Experience Base, Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher
A minimum of 2 years of experience developing content in a collaborative setting
Excellent, proven, demonstrable skills as a copyeditor
Experience working on tight deadlines
Ability to self-motivate and be a team player
Able to explain complex things easily, both in writing and verbal communications
Self-sufficient but comfortable taking guidance
A natural curiosity to test, solve, learn and explore complex issues and opportunities
Exceptional ability to organize work and tasks; attention to detail and excellent project management and follow-through
Requires travel to attend NACS events
Familiarity with Google Analytics and SEO
Track record of working effectively under pressure to hit deadlines
Familiarity with current tools required to create, collaborate and publish content, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Acrobat, InDesign), Kentico content management system, InSite publishing portal, Microsoft Office

NACS Culture

We hugely value, invest in and are devoted to the constructive culture that we’ve built and work on every day at NACS. Almost everything we do requires broad, multi-department collaboration to ideate and execute creative initiatives that deliver compelling value to our members and our industry. What that requires is a relatively flat organizational structure that empowers teammates at different levels from all departments to constructively engage and support each other. Titles really don’t matter in such an organization. What matters is a culture of constructive behaviors that relishes divergent perspectives to craft well thought-out initiatives and then come together to execute them. NACS Values:

Do the right thing
Focus long term
In their terms
Be fiscally responsible
Strive for excellence

The NACS Culture is highly collaborative, and we are better when we are together. NACS is a culture that believes in working together from the office. All employees have their own office.

Other Pertinent Information

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Salary commensurate with experience
Immediate opening
Position will travel to NACS events at least twice a year.
In-office position with Work From Anywhere Days (10 days per calendar quarter)
Vaccine update: For the health & safety of all employees, NACS has mandated the COVID-19 vaccine for all staff unless a medical or religious exception is applicable. This is the most effective way to protect the health and safety of all staff.
No relocation assistance is available for this position.

Interested candidates should send writing or editing samples and resume to:
Ben Nussbaum
Editor-In-Chief
bnussbaum@convenience.org

NACS is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis. All applicants will be considered for all positions on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation and any other legally protected status.

The leading global trade association dedicated to advancing convenience and fuel retailing, NACS advances the role of convenience stores as positive economic, social and philanthropic contributors to the communities they serve and is a trusted adviser to retailer and supplier members from more than 50 countries. The U.S. convenience store industry, with more than 152,000 stores nationwide selling fuel, food and merchandise, conducts 160 million transactions daily and had sales of $860 billion in 2023.

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