Assistant Editor (Digital Content)
Whalerock Industries
Santa Monica, CAThis was removed by the employer on 6/3/2015 10:46:00 AM PST
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Whalerock Industries is seeking an experienced assistant editor/writer, (at least 1 year online) with a proven background in the food, fashion, beauty and lifestyle categories for a parenting website.
The ideal candidate should have a great understanding and passion for the women’s lifestyle and demonstrate a clever and thoughtful approach to this area. Position will be focused on daily editorial (writing, photo selection, publishing) and knowledge of publishing tools and applications. This role reports to the Lead Editor.
The ideal candidate…
Will…
• Support the entire Editorial team to help improve the organization and flow of content
• Assist with content packaging which includes writing original website copy and packaging partner copy, selecting photos and videos, and other rich media content that supports the voice, tone, and style of site
• Push fresh, compelling and relevant content live in real-time deadline driven environment utilizing internal content management system
• Make great choices, craft clever headlines and tease copy
• Pitch and package content promotions to third parties
• Help manage and moderate an active community and social media presence
• Work with Ad Sales team, Sr. Editor, and Lead Editor on content packages for advertiser
• Work with video team to come up with creative video concepts
Is…
• An excellent writer and a quick thinker
• Creative, enthusiastic and efficient
• Able to work independently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail
• A pop culture enthusiast
• Passionate about women’s style and beauty
Has…
• A minimum of 1 year online experience with a proven background in relevant categories
• B.A. or equivalent work experience
• An understanding of basic principles of Web content production mandatory including hands on experience with CMS publishing systems
Success at Whalerock Industries requires that…
• You have a sense of humor.
• You love to win.
• You like getting your hands dirty.
• You solve problems.
• You are entrepreneurial, smart, and passionate.
• You know the acronyms but speak in plain English.
• If you don't know something, you say so. Then go figure it out quickly.
• You naturally go the extra mile.
• You thrive in a fast-paced work environment, readily adapting to continually changing priorities and aggressive project timeframes.
• You give credit to others where credit is due and take responsibility for misses when they rest with you.
• Did we mention you love to win?
Whalerock Industries is a Santa Monica based company with interests across the media and technology landscape. Whalerock’s digital brands include Wonderwall, Moviefone, Mandatory, Mom.me, Tested, PawNation, Purple Clover, and Cinefix, among others. Whalerock Industries has strategic alliances with MGM, Starcom MediaVest, P&G, Aol, AARP, Microsoft, YouTube and other major global institutions to bring world-class premium content and experiences to tens of millions of people every month across all devices and screens.