14 July 2011

Editorial Assistant Wanted for Taaz.com (beauty/ fashion make-over website) - CA

Post date: 14 July 2011
If beauty and fashion are your true passion, this is the job for you. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the Taaz editorial team. Taaz.com is a fun makeover website for women who love beauty and style. With a global audience, millions of women have visited the website and shared makeovers. We work hard and have fun at the same time. Taaz is also partnered with the best names in the cosmetics, media and retail industry.

If you are the person we are looking for, you are passionate about beauty and fashion and have a strong work ethic. You should have experience participating in online communities such as Facebook, Yelp and Twitter. You have excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and take pride in your work.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Proof read and edit submissions from both external and internal sources.
• Use content management system to update and publish content
• Plan and schedule content
• Select and utilize images to enhance article text
• Catalog articles
• Website quality assurance
• Increase community engagement
• Writing original content for site
• Engaging with our fans on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, etc.
• Constantly think of ideas on how to bring value to our audience

Requirements:

• Writing background with exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Ability to write in various styles
• Detail oriented and good command for basic rules of English including punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
• Thorough understanding on scheduling and accountability of deadlines
• Basic photo editing skills
• Passion for beauty and fashion
• Strong organizational skills with the ability own projects and carry them through from beginning to end.
• Understanding of online communities
• Effective communicator with the ability to work with multiple team members.
This is a junior level position and a great opportunity to grow your career. Coming up with ideas and helping implement them is a must. This position also requires juggling of multiple tasks. We have an outgoing, fast paced, energized, team-oriented environment.

If you think you have what it takes, please send your resumé and cover letter why you'd be a great fit with the subject line "Editorial Assistant".

This is a part time position, but can grow into full time. Position based in San Diego, CA.

Location: UTC La Jolla

Compensation: negotiable

Contact Information:

For inquiries: job-jvaac-2494789636@craigslist.org

For submissions: job-jvaac-2494789636@craigslist.org

Website: http://www.taaz.com
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