Specifications Writer jobs in Boca Raton, FL

Overview

LRP Media Group, an industry-leading provider of multimedia solutions for business and education professionals for over four decades, is seeking Education Writers to serve its target audience of K-12 school personnel and attorneys through our subscription-based websites, which include Special Ed Connection® and ESEANOW™ and accompanying print products.

The Education Writers will develop advice-driven articles and in-depth coverage on educating students with disabilities or federal funding for public schools in a fast-paced, digital-first environment.

Responsibilities

• Daily creation of best-practice, legal compliance content for the assigned website and accompanying print products, including articles that involve interviewing an expert, charts, one-pagers, profiles, and recurring features.
• Minimum of three daily projects, such as an interview, an article designed to assist subscribers in their day-to-day jobs, or a chart outlining steps to facilitate compliance with a section of federal education law.
• Expected to submit five articles based on interviews per week.
• Interview education professionals and develop relationships with sources and subscribers to learn about the issues most concerning them.
• Brainstorm new story ideas and concepts.
• Periodically cover breaking news.
• Travel up to five days a year to attend annual conferences as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications/journalism or related field
• 2 years of writing experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of AP style.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, digital-first media environment.
• Ability to work a schedule, which includes two days in our Palm Beach Gardens, FL office during regular business hours.
• The position is for full-time employment.
• Proven experience working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Proven ability to locate sources, generate story ideas, and interview expert sources by phone.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain high productivity without sacrificing quality.

LRP Media Group is an innovative media giant that has been in business for over 40 years.

• Believes in a solid work-life balance, and hard work should benefit the customer, the company, and you.
• Provide competitive salaries, attractive benefits package including group health insurance, paid sick & vacation time, holidays, and 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match.
• Promotes an inclusive work environment that fosters personal growth, provides resources for wellness, and creates an all-around enjoyable work environment.
• Culture Highlights:
  • Winner of 2022 Best CEO and Best Company for Work-Life Balance
  • Winner of 2022 & 2023 Best Company Outlook.
  • Ranked in the top 5% of companies for Compensation.
  • Check out the reviews from current verified employees at https://www.comparably.com/companies/lrp-publications

LRP is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.