Editor

ABOUT MAINLAND

Born out of a need to transcend the old ideas of storytelling for the 21st century, Mainland is the one-stop shop for storytelling and amplification. We believe in a full-circle approach to creating impactful stories. Who we are is synonymous with what we do. At our core, Mainland is driven by three guiding principles to create a brand biography: people, storytelling and measurable results. We deliver better relationships, strategy, service, and results while consistently accomplishing and exceeding our clients’ expectations.

We offer public relations, content marketing, social media, graphic design and branding, consumer brand strategy, franchise development consulting, marketing strategy and execution, advertising and experiential marketing services.

We are the agency of choice for the Franchise Brands industry, but that’s not all! We also serve the Hospitality, Travel, Home Services, Real Estate, and Technology industries.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Are you looking for a start-up culture with the resources, stability and foundation of an established company with 15 years at the top of its field? What about an entrepreneurial environment balanced with autonomy and structure to spur creativity and new ideas?

Do you want to be challenged daily and given opportunities to grow personally and professionally? Challenging convention is at the core of everything we do. We eliminate the mindset that the status quo is enough through next-level content, creative, distribution and talent. We build teams that continually strive to get better than the day before.

With that said, we invite you to apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement listed below. Our success starts with our people, and we are looking for people who want to grow with us!

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN AN EDITOR

As the Mainland Editor , you'll be an experienced and influential member of our content team. This role is central to shaping the voice of our online publication and driving content strategy to meet business goals for our Franchise clients. This role requires a high degree of confidence and autonomy, with a strong emphasis on quality, accuracy, and strategic thinking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for upholding quality standards of writing across the team and reporting on team performance.
• Manage an editorial calendar for an online publication to achieve business goals.
• Act as a mentor for junior writers, providing guidance on writing, research, and best practices.
• Produce 12 stories per week, as well as advanced press releases and profiles with minimal oversight.
• Divide your writing time between client work (60%) and company content (40%).
• Independently manage all aspects of story creation, from sourcing leads and conducting interviews to writing and publication.
• Assist in proofreading and editing content for the broader team to ensure quality standards.
• Proof content for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to SEO best practices to direct traffic to our content.
• Be highly organized while juggling a lot of different people, places, and things.

Qualifications:

• A college degree and extensive professional writing experience are required.
• Proven experience as an editor and writer in a magazine or newspaper setting with a strong business background.
• A proven track record of success in a high-volume, deadline-driven writing role.
• Exceptional command of the English language, with a sophisticated understanding of business and technical writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage multiple high-priority projects.
• Strong knowledge of SEO best practices for content optimization.
• Must have experience using AI detection tools (e.g., GPT Zero, Grammarly) and using AI as a tool, with discretion.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and experience with Accelo for project management.
• Must be highly organized, confident, and a proactive problem-solver.
• On-camera presence for internal meetings and willingness to be featured in video content are required.

Working Environment

• This is a hybrid position, requiring 3 days a week in our Chicago office .
• Expect morning meetings with individual team members, the team, clients, and sources.
• A dedicated, distraction-free workspace is required for remote work days.
• Time tracking is required.
• Travel of up to 10% may be required for client events.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $55,000 - $75,000 annually, based on relevant experience.
• Health: 75% coverage of a high-quality national PPO insurance plan.
• Retirement: 401(k) matching of 100% of the first 1%, plus 50% of the next 5%.
• Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO after 90 days of employment.
• Professional Development: Professional development allowance.