What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editorial Assistant position at Fragment Media Group?
Job Description
Job Description
The Daily Dot is the internet's hometown newspaper, featuring original reporting, in-depth analysis, and the best of the web. We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Editorial Assistant to join our team. This entry-level position is ideal for someone passionate about journalism and eager to learn the ropes of the industry.
As an Editorial Assistant, you will support our editorial team in a variety of tasks to ensure smooth daily operations. Key responsibilities include onboarding new freelancers, monitoring and forwarding key emails, and maintaining various editorial tracking boards. You will assist with scorecard reporting, perform data audits and analysis, and occasionally fill in for social media postings.
Additionally, you will update SEO tags, track budgets, and help coordinate both team and editorial events. Your role will involve managing the editorial events calendar, sending weekly traffic reports, and maintaining the editorial story budget. You will also coordinate awards applications, organize prizes for our weekly Dottie Awards, and take detailed notes during meetings.
This position is fully remote and available to start immediately.
Qualifications :
- Strong interest in journalism and digital media.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
- Proficient in WordPress, Worksuite, Slack, and other content management systems.
- Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Basic understanding of SEO practices.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, etc.).
To apply, please include a cover letter explaining your interest in the position, journalism, and / or internet culture at large.
About Fragment Media Group
Fragment Media Group recognizes the value of the broad and rich variety of experiences, ideas, and skills our team members bring to the business. Beyond compliance with government regulations, we are actively committed to diversity and inclusion, and we wholeheartedly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply; we strive to foster an environment that is actively safe for all our employees and taps the full potential of each employee consistent with FMG’s high standards of performance. We believe that there is an ongoing benefit to our families, employees, and community when FMG supports a diverse workforce, and we are committed to equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity / transgender status, or veteran status.
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