Editor, WorkBoat

Title: Editor, WorkBoat

Location: Portland, ME United States

Job Category: Project Manager

Requisition Number: EDITO001304

• Full-Time

Job Description:

We are Diversified, a global B2B events and media company that strengthens business communities by fostering a space, in person and online, for professionals and businesses to connect and grow. The company serves as a trusted partner across several industries including active lifestyle, business management, clean energy, commercial marine, healthcare, seafood, technology and more. Established in 1949 and headquartered in Portland, Maine, the global company has divisions and offices around the world in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. Diversified is a third-generation, family-owned business. Join our team as an Editor for WorkBoat!

If you're a curious, driven journalist who wants to cover an industry that keeps global commerce moving, this is a role worth getting excited about. As Editor for WorkBoat - one of the most respected brands in commercial marine media - you'll be at the center of a tight-knit editorial team producing content that matters to the people who build, operate, and rely on working vessels every day. You'll own real stories across print and digital, get out into the field at events like the WorkBoat Show and Pacific Marine Expo, and help shape how the brand shows up in emerging formats like video and podcasts. This is a chance to grow your craft in a specialized, relationship-driven industry where your byline carries genuine weight.

What you'll do

• Original Content Creation: Write news articles, commentaries, and other editorial content that reflects WorkBoat's distinct voice, style, and standards across print and digital platforms.
• Editing & Proofreading: Assist with editing and proofreading responsibilities for the print magazine, website, newsletters, and other brand content to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Industry Relationship Building: Develop and maintain a network of sources and contacts across the commercial marine industry to stay ahead of trends and surface compelling story leads.
• Editorial Calendar Execution: Deliver assigned content on schedule, working in close coordination with the Senior Editor and broader editorial team to fulfill the publication's content plan.
• Multimedia Content Support: Support the production of video interviews, webcasts, podcasts, and other new media formats, including appearing on camera or behind the microphone as needed.
• Event & Conference Representation: Attend industry events and site visits to drive editorial coverage, deepen industry relationships, and uncover new content opportunities - including moderating panels and introducing speakers at the WorkBoat Show.
• SEO Implementation: Learn and apply search engine optimization best practices to all digital content to maximize reach and discoverability.
• Fact-Checking & Research: Assist with rigorous fact-checking and research to uphold the credibility and accuracy WorkBoat readers depend on.

What you'll bring

• Education & Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience in digital and/or print media - B2B media experience and familiarity with the commercial marine or adjacent industries are a meaningful plus.
• Writing & Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a clear, authoritative voice and the ability to adapt your style to different formats and audiences.
• AP Style Fluency: Solid command of AP style and a commitment to applying it consistently across all published work.
• Deadline Management: Proven ability to juggle multiple assignments simultaneously, meet frequent deadlines, and maintain quality under pressure in a fast-moving newsroom environment.
• Digital & Technical Proficiency: Working knowledge of content management systems and HTML basics, with a willingness to learn and apply SEO best practices to your writing.
• Multimedia Comfort: Ease and confidence in front of a camera or microphone, with a genuine interest in contributing to video, podcast, and other evolving content formats.
• Attention to Detail: Sharp fact-checking instincts and strong research skills, with a critical eye for logical flow, coherence, and accuracy in every piece you touch.

Travel

This role involves frequent travel - four or more times per year, including international trips - to industry events, site visits, and conferences.

Why Diversified?

• Work Environment: We offer the flexibility to work fully remote or enjoy a hybrid work schedule. Let our culture speak for itself.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off programs including vacation, sick leave and paid family and medical leave.
• Training & Development: From training conferences to professional development seminars, we invest in resources, including LinkedIn Learning for all staff, that empower employees to excel in their careers.
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Inclusive benefits beyond traditional healthcare coverage, including no-cost-to-you services. Free access to all employees and their families to a national network of licensed clinical psychologists, interactive self-paced programs, life coaches and 24/7 support.
• Wellness Benefits: Employees can earn credit towards their health insurance premiums by engaging in our Wellness Program which supports physical, mental, and emotional well-being through offering fitness challenges, webinars, and nutrition education.

We are dedicated to creating, promoting, and nurturing a safe & inclusive work environment and we expect the same from each of our employees. We value diverse talents and welcome individuals with unique backgrounds, working styles, and skillsets. We believe that our differences make us a better team and stronger community by allowing us to make better decisions, be more innovative, and better serve our customers and business partners.