Job Opening: Web Editor for Silver Carrot (network of women's lifestyle websites)

Silver Carrot, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Editor to join our editorial staff. Silver Carrot, Inc. manages multiple women's life style content Websites and email newsletters sent to 2 million subscribers. The role of the Editor is to build content, newsletters and traffic. Other job tasks will include social networking, advertising scheduling and basic reporting.

Each Editor will interact with the editorial staff on a daily basis and will attend weekly meetings involving the site development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Write original content for websites and edit existing written content
- Create newsletters based on Web site content and performance.
- Engage in social networking strategies to build website traffic and brand identity online, including Facebook, Twitter, Digg, etc.
- Employ various traffic-building techniques like link exchanges and Search Engine Optimization strategies
- Participate in weekly meetings regarding the progress of site development and ideas for expansion and improvement
- Potential to work on multiple web properties managed by company

REQUIREMENTS:

- An ideal candidate will have an enthusiasm for web publishing and for learning about online marketing. S/he will also have a strong background and familiarity with social networking and the latest online trends.
- Candidate must have a meticulous eye for detail, correct spelling and grammar in all work functions
- Excellent communication skills, self-starting personality and innovative thinker
- Positive, goal-oriented team player
- Familiarity with HTML and open source Content Management System is a plus, but not required

ABOUT SILVER CARROT, INC.:

Our content publishing division delivers targeted, consumer-friendly content for women through email newsletters and web sites. We publish consumer titles with over 1.5 million subscribers. Our biggest property is Recipe4Living.com. Silver Carrot, Inc. also delivers performance-based lead generation services for advertisers.

To apply for this position, please send an e-mail to careers@silvercarrot.com with "Web Editor Application" in the subject line. Please include a cover letter and a resume to be considered. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply

Location: Northbrook, IL

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries: careers@silvercarrot.com

For submissions: careers@silvercarrot.com

Website: http://www.silvercarrot.com/

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