Geographical coverage: USA
Reading Fee: n/a
Accepts (genre): n/a
Prize/Payment: Up to $4.75/hr
Contact: undisclosed
We have an immediate opening for a part-time Web Content Editor, this position is responsible for the creation, editing, scheduling and management of content of our company web properties and blog, while contributing to the
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
The Editor is responsible to edit blog posts and related content in the areas of celebrity news, women’s fashion, and weddings, and manage a team of blog writers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Track celebrity wedding news and fashion trends on a daily basis, using multiple information sources i.e. ‘google alerts’ etc.
* Identify and source timely content of interest to bridal and apparel consumers and assign primary writing duties to appropriate writers
* Write original Editorial blog or web content, as needed
* Edit blog posts and related content for style, content quality, grammar, punctuation, and spelling
* Optimize content using best practices in tagging, keyword usage, headline creation, content optimization and basic SEO; train writers / senior writers on content optimization strategies as needed
* Recruit, Screen, Manage and Schedule content publication and writers to ensure that writers deliver content in time for editing and timely publication
* Track blog post performance using multiple measures (e.g., traffic, syndication, conversion) and use performance measures to constantly refine posting style and improve post performance
* Report on success of editorial blog program using multiple measures (e.g., traffic, syndication, conversion)
* Manage a team freelance blog writers / senior writers; recruit and train new writers as needed
* Facilitate regular editorial meetings for the purpose of brainstorming content ideas; addressing areas for improvement in blog posts and process; reviewing editorial deadlines; educating writers on fashion and consumer trends; and organizing cross-content promotions
* Facilitate new blog roll-out schedule, and ongoing management of existing Editorial blog products, under the direction of a manager
* Develop and administer an editorial calendar
* Ensure that daily content creation fulfills editorial calendar requirements
* Assist Social Media Manager on the internal and external promotion of the blog program, as needed
* Assist Social Media Manager in the ongoing maintenance of third party social media vendor relationships, as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor Degree required, {Mass Communication, Journalism, English or Business Preferred}
Experience:
* 2+ years minimum experience in Web-oriented product or content development
* Successful experience in leading cross-functional teams
* Direct experience in developing reporting and analytics systems
Knowledge:
* Professional blogging, writing or copywriting experience highly desired, but not required
* 2+ years experience preferred writing content for online media, including 2+ years in an online editorial position, preferably for a major online publication or blog network
* Basic HTML skills and working knowledge of SEO best practices
Skills:
* Excellent writing and reporting skills, with ability to write in a conversational tone and demonstrated ability to successfully write for the web
* Demonstrated experience with social media tools such as blogs, message boards, social networks, microblogging, social bookmarking and/or social sharing
* Ability to work independently, including sourcing suitable content for posts, and editing your own work, and the work of others, prior to publication
* Demonstrated ability to manage, engage, train, and motivate a team
Ideal Candidate:
* Thrives in a “start up” working environment, but is keenly aware of the special responsibilities that comey
* Works well in a team environment, embraces change and is highly adaptable
* Is comfortable providing constructive guidance to writers, and has a demonstrated ability improve team member performance and skills through ongoing goal setting and feedback
* Enjoys reaching and engaging people online
* Is a news junkie and loves following the entire spectrum of the pop culture, celebrity and fashion news cycle.
* Has an interest in and experience writing about fashion, life and health and beauty topics for both bridal and fashion consumer audiences
* Works well under tight deadlines and is particularly adept at the rapid turnaround required in news-focused blogging
* Understands and has personally mastered high-volume blog writing, and can turn out a developed 250 word post in under 40 minutes
Writing samples will be required at phase two of interviewing for chosen candidates.
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