What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Editor position at Inside New Orleans Magazine?
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and creative Associate Editor to join our dynamic editorial team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and integrity of our publications. This position requires strong editing skills, a passion for storytelling, and the ability to work collaboratively with writers and other team members. The Associate Editor will be responsible for ensuring that all content meets our high standards for accuracy, clarity, and style.
Duties
- Review and edit articles for clarity, grammar, punctuation, and adherence to style guidelines.
- Conduct thorough fact-checking to ensure the accuracy of all written and published content.
- Work with writers on giving deadlines and editing.
- Assist in the development of editorial calendars and content strategies.
- Perform copy editing and proofreading on various types of written materials.
- Engage in research to enhance content quality and provide additional context where necessary.
- Support the entire team in maintaining consistency across all publications.
- Communicate effectively with clients and team members to ensure deadlines are met.
Requirements
- Proven experience in editing, copywriting, or related fields.
- Strong skills in fact-checking, proofreading, and copy editing.
- Familiarity with technical writing and word processing software.
- Excellent research abilities to support content development.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, writers and team members
- Knowledge of style guides
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Attend weekly staff meetings and company sponsored events
Join us as we strive to create compelling content that engages our audience while upholding the highest editorial standards.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $24,000.00 - $30,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Metairie, LA 70001 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Metairie, LA 70001: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Metairie, LA 70001
Salary : $24,000 - $30,000