Assistant Editor
Whalerock Industries
Santa Monica, CAThis was removed by the employer on 1/5/2015 11:47:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Assistant Editor
Online Humor Editor/Staff Writer
Industry: Entertainment, Internet/Online/New Media
Benefits: 401K, Medical, Dental, and Vision
Job Duration: Full Time
Job Location: Santa Monica, CA USA
Position Summary:
Seeking an experienced editor/writer, (at least 1-2 years online) with a proven background in humor, entertainment, and new media for a high profile, talent-based website.
The ideal candidate should have a great understanding and passion for the online humor space and demonstrate a clever and thoughtful approach to this area, while also possessing a breadth of knowledge across other pop culture areas of interest. Position will be focused on daily editorial (writing, photo selection, publishing) and knowledge of publishing tools and applications.
Key Responsibilities:
• Content packaging - 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
• 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 advertisersSkills & Requirements:
• Minimum of 1-2 years of online experience with a proven background in humor, pop-culture, entertainment and/or talent based websites.
• B.A. or equivalent work experience
• Candidate should have excellent writing skills, be quick-thinking, creative, enthusiastic, efficient, and able to work independently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
• 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
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skillsBonus Points:
• A sense of humor is a must. You are creative and have a keen interest in new or digital media.
• You like getting your hands dirty.
• You solve problems.
• You are entrepreneurial, smart, and passionate.
• You love to win.
• 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, glo, PawNation, Purple Clover, Cinefix and Skye, 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.