Audience Editor
VOXMEDIA
Austin, TXThis is a Full Time Job
Audience Editor, Dining, Eater (Temporary)
WHO YOU ARE
• Skilled in executing social video (including confidence and poise appearing on camera) and producing audience-focused storytelling on platforms such as Instagram.
• Proficient in Photoshop to create visually engaging carousels and high-touch social media posts.
• An eager diner with strong tastemaking sensibilities who’s comfortable translating that experience into engaging, clear, and informative service journalism for maps, dining reports, newsletters, and more.
• Experienced with editing and fact-checking news and service coverage. You know not only how to write a good blurb, but also how to work with writers to make their service sing.
• Strong news judgement with an eye towards breaking stories that are engaging and relevant to local audiences.
• Experience working with and managing freelance contributors as well as proficiency in Adobe Premiere is a plus.
• You’re located within the Austin, Texas, or Chicago markets and familiar with the food and beverage landscape in your city.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
• Write and edit engaging copy for all Eater platforms, with an understanding of how tone and visuals differ across platforms (Instagram, Reels, Facebook, Threads, TikTok, BlueSky, and others).
• Engage with audiences across social media and newsletters, and maintain brand voice across platforms.
• Support the editing and production of news and service journalism across all platforms in multiple key markets in collaboration with Dining Editorial Manager.
• Assist in the support, maintenance, and improvement of the Eater App.
• Willingness and ability to dine out for work-related research, including outside of work hours.
WHERE YOU’LL WORK
This job is remote based in either Austin, TX or Chicago, IL.
WHAT WE OFFER
This is a temporary, full-time position. This job is benefits-eligible. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life. You can find more information about our benefits here.
This role is a part of the Vox Media Union, represented by the Writers Guild of America, East
WHAT COMES NEXT
Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @voxmedia.com email addresses, never via text message. Read more about how our recruiting team operates, and how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud, here.
