Chief Editor and Freelance Writers - Remote
- Digital Prosoft
- 3 - 6 years
- Remote
- 5 years ago
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Job Description
Chief Editor- Remote Opportunity
We are looking to hire an Editor for an upcoming Website/Portal for students in American Education Domain and their life in the United States.
This is a leadership position that has a strategic role in building and overseeing all aspects of the website including recruiting contributors, scheduling, writing, editing, resourcing, and publishing. The role will have the freedom to curate and steer daily conversations on the website and ensure any and all content meets the highest standards of quality and integrity.
Desired Characteristics:
Strong leadership skills and ability to creatively solve problems.
Experience managing and sourcing contributors
Exceptional eye for detail.
Excellent written and verbal communicator, with great interpersonal skills.
Must have flexibility to deal with rapidly changing, time-constrained schedules.
A positive, enthusiastic attitude and a sincere willingness to learn from and mentor team members at all levels.
Must exhibit a high degree of ownership and accountability. Strong analytical, editorial, project management and coordination skills.
Qualifications:
Bachelor/ Master's Degree in Journalism / Communications / New Media or other relevant areas.
3-5 years of experience producing, editing, and distributing digital content.
Experience with content management/online publishing systems
Understanding of new media and emerging media systems and formats
Ability to edit other writers' work for clarity, accuracy and fact check
Command of best practices on the web including social media platforms
Understands web and social analytics and how to interpret data
Responsibilities:
Leading the editorial process and giving direction to the team
Overseeing the team's daily work flow and contributions from suggesting ideas for stories to publication
Research & Identify trends in website's focus areas and create a plan to develop content in advance.
Planning and approving assignments for writers.
Proofreading and copy editing all content that will be published on the website
Identify customers' needs and gaps in website's content and recommend new topics
Ensure all-around consistency on the website (style, fonts, images and tone)
Work closely with Other Stakeholders on the strategic plan and actionable items.
Salary: Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
To apply please email a short cover letter, resume and writing samples across various media to **@ra****s.com . Only complete applications will be reviewed. Applications will be accepted until July 14, 2020.
Freelance Writer - Remote Opportunity
We are looking for freelance writers who are willing to be dedicated and consistent contributors to a website curating content on student resources in the United States.
Qualifications:
Proficiency in English
Strong written skills, preferably demonstrated in an online portfolio
Strong research and fact checking skills
Ability to create content for global audiences
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
Effective communication skills
Receptiveness to feedback
Willingness to meet deadlines
Responsibilities:
Closely work and brainstorm with the editor on story ideas
Research related topics to come up with original content
Prepare well-structured drafts with succinct, fact fulfilled content
Submit drafts for approval and using embedded links to quote and refer other publications and studies
Deal with multiple SME's from various lines of work and extract the information needed.
Some News/articles are time-sensitive and must be organized and able to work under time pressures.
Payment: Variable payment terms dependent on a mutually agreeable contract.
To apply please email a short cover letter, resume and writing samples across various media to **@ra****s.com . Only complete applications will be reviewed.
About the Company:
We are a Startup. Yes after being employed for over a decade, we now got it right.
Our passion is to deliver
Our Services would relate to Students and their Everything!
We have all the tools and techniques ready for you, All that is needed is to start delivering the Content.
Perks and Benefits
Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.Job Classification
Industry: Media, Entertainment, InternetFunctional Area: Journalism, Editing, Content, Role Category: Journalist/WriterRole: Journalist/WriterEmployement Type: Full timeEducation
Under Graduation: Any GraduatePost Graduation: Any Postgraduate in Any Specialization, Post Graduation Not RequiredDoctorate: Any Doctorate in Any Specialization, Doctorate Not RequiredContact Details:
Company: Digital ProsoftLocation(s): Remote
Keyskills: work from home writing Social Media Proof Reading Sourcing Jourlist part time content Digital Content Recruitment Freelance Writing Content Management Publishing part time writing Journalism Copy Editing freelancer writing Editorial Chief Editor
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