12 May 2012

Job Opening: Editor for Bella Sugar (Sugar Inc., SF/ NY)

Post date: 12 May 2012
Sugar Inc. is looking for an experienced, beauty-obsessed editor to join our team as BellaSugar Editor. Our ideal candidate has outstanding writing and editing skills, strong contacts in the beauty world, excellent planning and organizing skills, and experience leading a team. Online editorial experience preferred. If you’re up on the latest beauty trends and are eager to join a thriving, growing online publication, we want to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Work with Beauty Director to hone and execute vision and voice of BellaSugar
  • Maintain BellaSugar editorial calendar and lead high-level planning of monthly, weekly, and daily content
  • Produce multiple pieces of standout content each day about makeup, skin care, hair, nails, fragrance, and more
  • Line edit other BellaSugar team members’ work on a daily basis and provide coaching and feedback
  • Execute projects while leading staff across multiple cities/time zones
  • Manage and contribute to audience and traffic growth through social media and other marketing activities
  • Closely follow beauty-industry news and read all relevant beauty media
  • Work evenings and weekends to cover award shows, Fashion Week, and other major events
  • Attend and report on industry events as needed
  • Mentor and manage a team of three full-time editors

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 4-6 years of professional experience in writing/editing/blogging, online publishing, or related field
  • Experience in and contacts throughout the beauty industry
  • Strong knowledge of online and social media
  • Ability to turn around tight, accurate copy while meeting and enforcing daily deadlines
  • Willingness to appear on camera
  • Willingness to travel occasionally
  • Experience editing and leading a team of writers
  • Intermediate to advanced HTML, Photoshop, and photography skills required

Please submit a resume along with an email to bellajob@sugarinc.com describing why you think you'd be the perfect fit for Sugar Inc. This job is full-time and on site in either San Francisco or New York. No phone calls please.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries/ submissions: bellajob@sugarinc.com

Website: http://www.bellasugar.com/
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