Description
Interweave is seeking an Assistant Editor for our Crochet titles to provide editorial and key administrative support in all stages of the magazine development, both print and online. The Assistant Editor will contribute to content development by writing and editing assigned pieces, researching and fact-checking. S/he must also keep abreast of related subject and market information trends and work collaboratively within and across teams to meet editorial and market group objectives.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Research, write, edit, and manage Departments; secures source materials for Departments.
* Manage reader and contributor corresepondence and submissions.
* Assist Managing Editor in material flow for issues.
* Upload online content to website; write and post blogs as requested.
Requirements:
* MUST have strong technical understanding and industry awareness of crochet craft, industry and market group.
* Strong writing, editing and proof-reading skills; command of Chicago Manual of Style.
* Proficiency in on-line and library research techniques.
* Knowledge of all stages of magazine development.
* BA in publishing- or subject-matter related field.
* Accomplished in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, InCopy and other software as needed.
Please include cover letter, resume and salary history for consideration; MUST show crochet-related experience.
Apply directly at Interweave career site here.
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