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Variety seeks deputy online editor

September 11, 2017

Posted by Chris Roush

Variety 2017Variety is looking for a proven online editor who thrives in an extremely fast-paced setting.

This exciting role is responsible for managing, editing and writing digital content for Variety’s award-winning website, as well as playing a key operational role.

Duties: 

Oversee and develop daily/weekly content for Variety.com

Work with other Web professionals, such as Web editors, designers, and developers to determine the best way to present information online.

Monitor news feeds and social media for breaking news

Manage a team of news editors who assign quick news hits to writers and interns and see them through from assignment to publication

Identify developing or breaking news that warrants deeper reporting and collaborate with reports editors to see coverage through

Organizing the editorial calendar

Work with social media editors to effectively share stories on top platforms

Reporting on the successes and failures of content initiatives

Enforce editorial policies and procedures

Be mindful of an analytics-focused approach to guide digital content strategy and measurably improve website engagement and audience

Qualifications: 

5-7 years of experience in related role(s) at minimum; those with greater levels of experience could also be considered.

Knowledge of what’s relevant and timely in entertainment industry; experience with an entertainment trade publication is a plus.

Superb writing and editing skills

A facility for writing excellent headlines.

Flexibility with work hours that will likely involve time outside the 9-to-5 weekday hours. Off-shift work required occasionally in urgent news situations.

Capable of moving quickly and thoughtfully

Ability to frame stories to be of interest to both the consumer and trade marketplaces is important; the ability to write social-media-friendly headlines is an absolute must.

Highly proficient at producing copy; photos; galleries; video; infographics and data visualizations via a content management system; re-circulation links; SEO best practices, etc.

Team player mentality and approach

To apply, go here.

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