Writer
LRP Media Group

Job Info

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Overview

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

The Education Writer 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 best-practice, legal compliance content for assigned website and accompanying print products, including articles, charts, one-pagers, profiles, and reoccurring features. A minimum of three projects per day such as an interview, an article designed to assist a subscriber in their day-to-day job, or chart outlining steps to follow to comply with a section of federal education law.
• Interview education professionals and develop relationships with sources and subscribers to learn about the issues that most concern 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

• 2+ years of writing experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of AP Style.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, digital-first media environment.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule, which includes 2 days in our Palm Beach Gardens, FL office.
• 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 an innovative media giant that has been in business over 40 years.

• Believes in a strong 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 which 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.

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