Location: New York, NY
Job Description:
Web Editorial Assistant, SHEfinds.com at SheFinds Media in New York, NY
About Us:
SHEfinds Media is a network of websites (SHEfinds.com, BRIDEfinds.com and MOMfinds.com) that help women shop online. We are a well-funded, growing company backed by a progressive venture capital firm. Our management team is small but very experienced - this is a great place to learn from professionals who have worked in fashion, editorial and marketing departments at major companies like Hearst, Conde Nast, New York Magazine, CBS, AOL and Ask.com (IAC). Now is an exciting time to join the team as we are looking for fresh ideas and enthusiasm as we ramp up our editorial and are in the process of a redesign.
Check-out what it's like to interview at our company in this MTV show we shot last year.
Job Responsibilities: SHEfinds Media is seeking a super smart and stylish editorial assistant for fashion and beauty site SHEfinds.com. SHEfinds.com, a major shopping site about navigating the web's best fashion and beauty, needs an Editorial Assistant to help with researching, writing, editingand general website maintenance. This is a F/T paid position in Manhattan that starts ASAP. You will work from assignment and also report on your own finds (i.e. the latest trends, an upcoming collaboration you managed to score photos of, etc). You'll support the editors in general website production and will have a great deal of opportunity to lend a creative hand to the site in terms of ideas and future endeavors. Our work style is collaborative and open: we reward initiative and are always looking to give our employees additional responsibility and exposure. (For example, our last editorial assistant was promoted to head up our new site, BRIDEfinds.com.) We have many media partners and are well regarded by top fashion and beauty brands. The ideal candidate is a recent college graduate with strong writing skills and a keen interest in wearable fashion.
Required Qualifications
* 1-3 years of intern experience in fashion writing/editing/blogging or online-publishing
* Knowledge of online/Web media is essential
* Ability to turn around tight, accurate copy while meeting daily deadlines
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment
* Willingness to take on night and weekend work when needed
Bonus Points:
CMS experience, HTML and Photoshop skills are pluses
Perks:
We offer competitive salaries and benefits. We work long hours/full days but have flexible in office time-no Mondays and 11:30AM-6PM Tuesday-Friday.
To Apply:
IF YOU DO NOT INCLUDE ALLOF THE ITEMS BELOW IN YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
1. Your resume.
2. A cover letter explaining why you are the perfect person for this job. Please submit at the bottom of your cover letter:
3. A list of your favorite relevant websites.
4. A list of your favorite TV shows/magazines
5. A short write-up that would work on the blog about a fashion or beauty trend you've seen. We want to be wowed, so give us your best insight and wit. Don't be afraid to rant or rave about the trend you've spotted, and share any personal anecdotes. Also include an arresting headline.
6. Your desired salary. No phone calls. If you've followed all the instructions above and we think you may be a fit, we will contact you.
Apply directly at She Finds's career site here.
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