Editor- Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle
Whalerock Industries
Santa Monica, CAThis was removed by the employer on 12/7/2015 11:46:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Whalerock Industries is seeking an experienced editor/writer, 4-6 years (at least 2 years online) with a proven background in the style, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and/or celebrity categories for a high-profile, talent-based website.
The ideal candidate should have a great understanding and passion for the women’s style, beauty, and celebrity space, and demonstrate a clever and thoughtful approach to this area, while also possessing a breadth of knowledge across other lifestyle and pop-culture areas of interest. 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…
• Build original content including 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 the site
• Have a great eye for beautiful photography, and be an expert at image selection
• 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 advertisers
• 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…
• Minimum of 4-6 years of 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
• A solid comfort level working in digital media and strong computer skills
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.