This experienced writer and editor (daily or weekly news experience is a plus) and creative thinker will thrive in a fast-paced editorial environment and inspire junior editors to do the same. Of course being highly organized doesn't hurt either, as the position requires juggling many moving parts and multiple assignments, all while keeping content fresh throughout the day and meeting strategic goals. The ideal candidate will be full of ideas for how to use the power of the internet to help moms and other busy women organize their lives.
You will top-edit much of our original content, from daily columns and articles to news updates and video programming. You will oversee the mix of content that appears on MyDaily. You will act as assignment editor for our team of content creators, suggesting must-read stories based on the news of the day. In a nutshell, we want you to be the brains behind highly-engaging pieces that everyone wants to pick up and comment on. You will also actively work with partners both inside and outside of the company to attract new readers and expand our brand.
The person filling this role should be strategic, highly productive, annoyingly organized, have a great Rolodex (PR reps, experts and talented freelancers) and be familiar with what makes content on the web sticky, good for SEO, and able to drive important business metrics. You should be a self-starter who can work on deadline in a hectic environment without losing your cool. Familiarity and comfort working with HTML, Photoshop online publishing and blogging platforms and AP style are all a plus. AOL Living is a growing team of passionate editors and writers dedicated to producing the best lifestyles content on the Web. We welcome team players who will bring positive energy and and exciting ideas to the effort and make us grow!
Key Responsibilities:
-oversee day-to-day editorial, long-lead features and packages, including assigning, editing and writing clicky, SEO-friendly display copy. You should be an avid follower of news, pop culture and women's lifestyle topics and familiar with the online women's lifestyle market.
-create high-quality, engaging content that is accurate and follows AP standards for style, grammar and spelling
-oversee and manage assistant editor and writers
-create editorial calendar
-Be innovative and audience-focused in creating new features, tools and columns
-Maintain high standards of professionalism and customer service, both with colleagues and external contacts
Required Qualifications:
-7-10 years editorial/writing experience
-2-3 years managing an editorial staff and editorial processes
-excellent writing and editing skills
-wide-ranging freelance and industry contacts
-strong consumer editorial background online or in magazines and newspapers (online experience is a major plus)
-Great communication skills
-detail and goal-oriented, with an ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
-Located in NYC
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