Lead Editor (Web Publication)- Fashion, Beauty, and Celebrity
Whalerock Industries
Santa Monica, CAThis was removed by the employer on 4/16/2015 3:46:00 PM PST
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Whalerock Industries is seeking an experienced senior Lead Editor, 7-10 years (at least 4 years online) with a proven background in new media for a high-profile based website.
The ideal candidate will work with our partner, and should demonstrate the ability to effectively manage talent / partner relationships. Position will include traditional editorial responsibilities (writing, photo selection, publishing, top editing), and requires one to maintain editorial calendar of site, inform and support strategic business and social media initiatives, drive PR announcements and escalate outreach campaigns, support the management of day to day and long term operational editorial production, and work with ad sales on dynamic product integration and monetization strategy / execution.
The ideal candidate…
Will…
• Drive the overall content strategy and production for the site – including developing original content ideas, editorial calendar management, competitive positioning and tone
• Manage the digital arm of a multi-media driven brand, by partnering with other brand media facets
• Write original website copy and edit junior staffers as well as third-party content that supports the voice, tone, and style of the 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
• Work with Executive Management, Ad Sales, Business Development and staff editors to create content that will attract sponsors and partners
• Help manage larger strategic site initiatives
• Traffic editorial work flow to support new development - interacting with partners, freelancers, and internal teams
• Spearhead innovative social media initiatives
• Coordinate with publicist to drive PR and marketing outreach
• Drive the video strategy and develop original video content with video team
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…
• 7-10 years (at least 4 years online)
• B.A. Required
• Knowledge of publishing tools and applications, as well as an understanding of basic principles of Web content production mandatory including hands on experience with CMS publishing systems
• Solid comfort level working in digital media, and strong computer skills
• Experience working in a talent/celebrity driven environment
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration 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.