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Editor

The Editor reads manuscripts and other forms of written content to check for errors and areas to refine the piece. His/Her duties include maintaining close communication with Writers, referring to style guides and client directions to improve the content and making corrections to grammatical errors and punctuation mistakes throughout a piece of content.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinates online or print publishing cycle and manage content areas
  • Coaches new writers and editors through the content creation process
  • Establishes the publication standards and goals.
  • Cooperates and liaises with designers, photographers, advertising reps, writers, artists etc
  • Modifies written content from writers
  • Proofreads and edits stories or art pieces.
  • Meets tight deadlines and monitors budgets.
  • Meets with other team members, including writers, senior editors, project managers and marketing directors, to create content

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism or english
  • Proven work experience as an Editor
  • Hands on experience with MS Office and InDesign, Photoshop or other publishing tools
  • In-depth knowledge of SEO and social media best practices.
  • Experience with content management systems

Skills needed for this role

The Editor must demonstrate a good eye for detail and know-how to manage all the moving parts of a publication. He/She must also possess excellent communication, editing, and proofreading skills. Having excellent written skills in English is also essential for this role.

Career Level

1-4 Years Experienced Employee

Job Specializations

Media