Compensation: Freelance, $30,000/yr
Telecommuting is ok.
We are looking for full-time freelance editor of major gossip blog.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Celebrity, pop culture and entertainment industry knowledge a must.
- Select photos, write captions, short story summaries and “engagement/conversation” back to your readers.
- Research, write and produce a timely competitive blog posts
- Package blog posts, images and other assets into compelling and engaging content packages.
- Knowledge of SEO best practices
- Comfort and familiarity with web 2.0 technology, social networking and community sites.
- Identify content ideas, develop programming calendar
- Excellent editorial skills (writing, copyediting, etc) and proven interest and experience in celebrity.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA/BS (or equivalent) 1 - 2 years of editorial, blogging, content development and packaging experience in online publishing.
- Experience writing for publication on the web and/or in print.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage frequent and demanding deadlines.
- Sharp editorial eye and solid proofreading skills; excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience with web-based content management systems.
- Basic HTML and Photoshop experience needed.
- Self-motivated, self-starter able to set and meet tight deadlines, work on multiple projects concurrently.
- Must be a team player willing to take on additional challenges as needed.
Please include a copy of your resume, three writing samples (they can be links to published stories on the web) and a description explaining why your experience, knowledge, and personality make you the ideal candidate for a celebrity gossip and pop culture blogger.
(More information HERE.)
Telecommuting is ok.
We are looking for full-time freelance editor of major gossip blog.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Celebrity, pop culture and entertainment industry knowledge a must.
- Select photos, write captions, short story summaries and “engagement/conversation” back to your readers.
- Research, write and produce a timely competitive blog posts
- Package blog posts, images and other assets into compelling and engaging content packages.
- Knowledge of SEO best practices
- Comfort and familiarity with web 2.0 technology, social networking and community sites.
- Identify content ideas, develop programming calendar
- Excellent editorial skills (writing, copyediting, etc) and proven interest and experience in celebrity.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA/BS (or equivalent) 1 - 2 years of editorial, blogging, content development and packaging experience in online publishing.
- Experience writing for publication on the web and/or in print.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage frequent and demanding deadlines.
- Sharp editorial eye and solid proofreading skills; excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience with web-based content management systems.
- Basic HTML and Photoshop experience needed.
- Self-motivated, self-starter able to set and meet tight deadlines, work on multiple projects concurrently.
- Must be a team player willing to take on additional challenges as needed.
Please include a copy of your resume, three writing samples (they can be links to published stories on the web) and a description explaining why your experience, knowledge, and personality make you the ideal candidate for a celebrity gossip and pop culture blogger.
(More information HERE.)
