Looking To Hire An Online Content Editor
26-12-2014Company
Job Details
- Full Time
- Location: Jordan
- Skills :
- Budget : Not Available
- Years of Experience : 3-5
An online content editor is responsible for the content and quality of their publication and ensures that stories are engaging and informative.
Responsibilities will typically include:
1. Overseeing the layout, appearance and content of feature articles
2. Generating ideas for features with writing staff
3. Commissioning articles from freelance and in-house writers
4. Managing writing staff and freelance feature writers
5. Editing and re-writing articles, some of which may be rejected or returned to the writer for revision
6. Overseeing artwork, design and photography for the features section of the magazine; attending photo shoots
7. Organizing meetings with writers and artists to discuss ideas for artwork, layout and features
8. Negotiating payments with freelance writers
9. Understanding and complying with media law and industry ethical guidelines
10. Selecting feature articles for each issue
11. Sending out briefs to writers, which can include word count, deadline, fee and writing style
12. Proofreading all pages before going to press
13. Raising the profile of the magazine
14. Networking with others at industry events
15. Assisting other staff to meet their deadlines
Skills
• Building a content strategy • Writing & Editing • Managing freelancer writers