Marketing Editor

14 WestBaltimore, Maryland, United StatesOnsite

Do you have a firm grasp on the nuances of language? Are you a proactive learner and problem solver? If so, this could be the ideal career for you.

As a Marketing Editor within the legal department at The Agora Companies, you will review, analyze, and edit sales copy to ensure our marketing adheres to ever-changing financial and advertising laws.

Note:

This is not your typical editing job. You will spend much of your time researching current political and financial events, as well as abstract concepts and ideas, to ensure our marketing does not mislead readers. You must be comfortable making decisions in "gray areas," often independently. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will collaborate with copywriters and marketing professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

Review and edit marketing copy for legal compliance with financial and advertising laws.
Research political, financial, and legal developments to ensure marketing accuracy and integrity.
Collaborate with copywriters and marketing professionals to ensure clarity and compliance in messaging.
Make independent decisions on nuanced and complex legal and ethical issues.
Become proficient in key areas of publishing law, including copyright, trademark, free speech, defamation, and securities and commodities laws.

Qualifications:

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to research and understand complex legal and financial topics.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Interest or background in finance is a plus, but not required.
Liberal arts majors are encouraged to apply.

Application Requirements:

Submit two analytical writing samples that pose and defend an original argument (college or graduate school research and thesis papers are welcome).
Writing samples should demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Work Environment:

This position requires you to work in-office 5 days a week.

If interested, please submit the application as well as your resume, and two analytical writing samples to legalhires@theagora.com.

Compensation Range: $55,000 -$65,000

Who are we?

The Agora companies service 10+ affiliated publishing groups all around world. These publishing groups are focused on developing information and products that help individuals control their own destiny when it comes to matters of finance, health and lifestyle.We believe strongly in nurturing and developing our team members and don’t just hire to fill gaps. We see every individual as crucial to success of our mission and purposefully create opportunities for them to grow along with the organization.

Life at 14 West

"We're not just an address. We're an open door." Most people know us because we share a long history and heritage with The Agora Companies. The Agora is a network for more than 20 publishing and media outlets worldwide. And we are the business and workplace services experts that support nearly all of them in one way or another. Our services include: Personnel & Talent Acquisition, Communications, Marketing Intelligence, Legal, Financial Services, Operations, Global Technologies, and Information Security. Essentially, 14 West offers The Agora Companies and their employees the unique luxury to do the work they want to do rather than the work they have to do. They get to focus on their research, copy and marketing. We work passionately to help protect, guide and grow their workplaces. But you're likely here either because 1) you're interested in joining one of our teams. In which case, you can learn more about each service division and how you could contribute by visiting Our Services on 14west.us. You can also get a feel for what we do and how we do it by subscribing to our blog WestWord. Or 2) you heard 14 West can help open the door to a rewarding career within The Agora. Well, you heard right. The 14 West Talent team is the first call hiring managers make when they suspect they need a new star. And we will not let them down. Getting into one of these companies won't be a walk in the park. But it will be worth it. Either way, you've got to be a certain type of person looking for a certain type of environment. We've inherited a number of traits from The Agora's founders and leaders - and like them, we work hard. We like unique perspectives. We believe our time is better spent testing new ideas than perfecting old ones. And we give people the freedom and resources they need to forge their own path. So while there are no guarantees, there are no limitations. Sound good Follow our social media pages to be the first to know when opportunities develop.

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