Assistant Editor

Peake Media’s Mission: To inspire and support healthy lifestyles worldwide by educating and empowering health and wellness professionals.

About Peake Media:

Peake Media is a national business-to-business media company dedicated to providing best practice resources that empower health, fitness, and wellness industry professionals. Our offerings include print publications, websites, e-newsletters, digital and social media content, and in-person events. We operate with a start-up mentality, fostering an environment of upward mobility, collaboration, and a culture where work is both fulfilling and fun.

The Opportunity: Assistant Editor

Are you a passionate storyteller with experience in journalism? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your work can make a real impact? If so, Peake Media wants you to join our team as an Assistant Editor. This role is ideal for someone with a background in newspaper, magazine, or online journalism who is eager to grow with a dynamic company.

What You’ll Do:

• Content Creation: Collaborate with our editorial and creative teams to produce compelling stories and digital content, including videos, for our print publications, websites, and social media platforms.
• Editorial Support: Assist with editing and proofreading magazines to ensure high-quality content.
• Production Management: Help manage the operational aspects of sending publications to print, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Creative Input: Generate story ideas and contribute to the brainstorming process for articles, videos, and social media content.
• Digital Engagement: Manage social media accounts and other digital marketing assets, including email marketing.
• Visual Storytelling: Arrange photo shoots for various projects (no prior experience required—we’ll teach you!).

What We’re Looking For:

• Journalistic Experience: Minimum of 1 year in journalism, with a strong portfolio of published work.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, with a keen eye for detail and knowledge of AP Style.
• Team Player: A positive communicator who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
• Self-Starter: Someone who takes initiative and thrives under deadlines.
• Fun-Loving: We believe work should be enjoyable—our team values laughter and camaraderie.
• Bonus Skills: An interest in health/fitness, experience with SEO strategies, Google GA4 analytics, and multimedia content creation are all pluses.

Why Peake Media? At Peake Media, you’ll be part of a close-knit team that values creativity, initiative, and the pursuit of excellence. We offer a work environment that’s both challenging and rewarding, with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you’re ready to make a difference and have fun while doing it, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply: If you’re excited about joining our team, please send your cover letter, resume, and content samples to Editor-in-Chief Rachel Zabonick-Chonko at rachel@peakemedia.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32,000.00 - $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Louisville, KY 40243 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Louisville, KY 40243: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person