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Assistant Editor
Location:
Bonita Springs, FL
Description:
Assistant Editor Gulfshore Life seeks an Assistant Editor to join our team as we build and evolve our iconic magazine brand. O ur ideal candidate is passionate about local journalism and committed to creating engaging and authoritative stories about food, art, design, wellness and other lifestyle subjects for the Southwest Florida community. We’re looking for an applicant who demonstrates a deep commitment to the highest-quality journalism and has strong editorial and organizational skills. This is the perfect career opportunity for a recent journalism grad who graduated in the past 1-2 years and seeks to grow as a researcher, writer and editor. Who We Are: Established in 1970, Gulfshore Life is a luxury lifestyle magazine that serves as the authority on the people, places and culture of Southwest Florida (Charlotte, Collier and Lee counties). We produce 12 magazines a year, in addition to several special editions. Who You Are: A college grad who has 1-2+ years of experience working for a media company or publisher. You are a super-organized, resourceful, detail-oriented go-getter with a deep love for journalism and written and visual storytelling. A self-starter, who can juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment and own tasks from beginning to end. You are constantly looking for ways to improve your craft, and you’re eager for feedback and opportunities for growth. Our assistant editor supports the staff and helps with the creation of print and digital stories. The ideal candidate is a curious person who is always looking for story ideas and stays up-to-date on local and national news and trends. You're curious about how things work, love staying up-to-date, and your friends turn to you for recommendations on where to go, what to try, and what to do. Applicants must be hardworking, enthusiastic about working with a team, endlessly curious and demonstrate a strong sense of pride in their work. Bonus points if you are familiar with Adobe InDesign. This position is based in Bonita Springs, Florida. What you’ll do: There is a heavy research component to this position Engage in editorial and administrative duties to support the editorial team Fact-check stories and proofread layouts Gather materials, vet submissions for packages and best-of lists (including organizing submitted materials and checking and writing copy) Pitch, report and write stories for web and print Ideate visuals and source imagery for stories Create and update service features and lists—everything from best restaurants to top doctors Be an active contributor and have strong opinions about editorial strategy Spend time in the community, cultivating a beat and developing strong relationships with local sources Own a vertical (you should demonstrate a vested interest in one of our primary topics: food, the arts, style, design wellness, philanthropy) Represent Gulfshore Life at events Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered. Education: Bachelor’s Degree (journalism focus preferred) Experience: 1+ years of post-grad professional experience in writing/editing-related field Proficiency in AP Style Proven ability to use editorial feedback to improve work Strong social and teamwork skills (excellent communication, high emotional intelligence, sociable) Ability to work flexible hours, occasionally extending beyond the standard 9-to-5, to ensure timely project completion and goal achievement. The role will require meeting deadlines and attending restaurant openings/tastings/events that may fall outside traditional Monday to Friday, 9-5 working hours Love being embedded in a community and getting out and experiencing new things. You are someone who is always eager to go check out a new restaurant, makes friends with all the artists and creatives in town, loves going to museums and art shows, and enjoys meeting new people. Your weekends are often spent exploring your city! Have a passion for longform journalism in general and magazines specifically, and spend your work and personal time reading your favorites, looking for inspiration and seeking new magazines to enjoy. Benefits: Full-time new hires: Eligible to participate in all Company benefit plans, including: Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and HSA 1 st of the month after 30 days of employment Subject to plan terms Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance & EAP and employee-paid benefits such as short-term disability PTO – Earned on Accrual Basis Company-Paid Holidays 401(k) If this sounds like you, please submit a cover letter, along with your resume and clips of some of your favorite published works. This is a full-time position based in our office in Bonita Springs, Florida. Please check out our site and review a couple of recent issues (links to March 2024 Gulfshore Life and January 2024 Gulfshore Life ) to get a feel for what we do. Apply via the link provided through LinkedIn, Indeed or your platform of choice. Gulfshore Life is an equal-opportunity employer. All individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, veteran status or any other class protected under federal, state or local laws. #LI-onsite Southwest Florida is often praised as being one of the healthiest and happiest places in the world with miles of white-sand beaches and a dynamic community. Broadcast Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a drug-free and smoke-free environment.Powered by JazzHR
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Gulfshore Life
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April 23 on The Resumator
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