Senior Editor, EverydayHealth.com at Waterfront Media

Mon, 05 May 2008 05:40:44 GMT

Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States
URL: http://waterfrontmedia.com/
Posted: 5/5/2008

Job Description:
Waterfront Media, the leading privately held online health media company, is growing! We're seeking a Senior Editor for EverydayHealth.com, the #2 health site on the Internet.

The Senior Editor will have a special emphasis on new and ongoing community and social networking projects, and will also be responsible for supporting the editorial team in maintaining and updating the EverydayHealth.com site. He or she will regularly contribute to developing new content, helping to create and maintain user-generated features (blogs, photo galleries, groups, etc.), and taking the lead on other site-related projects. The prospective candidate must have strong writing and editing skills, be able to work on multiple projects at once, and meet strict deadlines.

Experience with managing and top editing associate-level staff and freelancers and working collaboratively with deputy and executive editors, designers, and product developers a must. Candidate must also have significant experience with online media including community and/or social networking, and an interest in the subjects of women's health, wellness, diet, and fitness.

Daily site tasks include:

* Regularly embodying the voice and tone of EverydayHealth.com
* Helping to build and maintain strong Community features and coming up with creative ways to leverage and grow existing Community editorial projects, tools, and events (contests, challenges, other)
* Creating, organizing, and editing new site content, and making appropriate updates to existing content
* Assigning and editing content to freelancers and overseeing production tasks
* Contributing to the writing, editing, and/or top editing of the daily email newsletters, Q&As, feature articles, new tools copy, etc.
* Helping with SEO projects
* Supporting the Deputy Editor and Executive Editor in cross-functional projects with Marketing, Ad Sales, and Tech teams, as well as company-wide initiatives Qualifications
* 7 + years writing/editing experience, with at least 4 years experience online
* Experience developing and maintaining online communities preferred (social networking, blogs, groups, etc.)
* Basic experience with a CMS and/or Community platforms
* Strong research, organizational, writing, editing, and communication skills
* Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines effectively and multitask
* College degree, preferably with English or journalism concentration or equivalent experience
* Interest in and/or experience with health or women's lifestyle content

You must include your salary history/requirements in order for us to consider your application. Please include Everyday Health Senior Editor/Community as the subject line of your contact email.

Executive Editor at Grist

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:53:04 GMT

Location: Seattle, WA, United States
URL: http://www.grist.org
Posted: 4/18/2008

Job Description:
Are you a seasoned editor with online media know-how, management experience, a passion for the news, and an appreciation for life's absurdities? If so, Grist may be the place for you.

But enough about you -- let's talk about us: Grist.org is the country's leading online source of environmental news and analysis, reporting daily on the events, issues, people, and trends that affect our planet. We shape the nation's conversation around all things green, educating, informing, inspiring -- and eliciting guffaws -- from our audience of nearly one million.

We are in the midst of an exciting period of growth and opportunity and are seeking an experienced executive editor with online media experience and strong leadership skills to help guide our organization. As a member of our senior management team, this talented, creative leader will design and implement big-picture plans, evaluate the latest trends in interactive media, and lead our skilled editorial staff toward ever-greater heights.

Job Description:
1. Guide editorial and design team of 15-plus to produce high-quality environmental reporting and analysis in both traditional and multimedia formats
2. Develop and implement new uses for multimedia formats, new means of content delivery, and new ways of creating and inspiring our community.
3. Working with senior editorial team of three, strengthen quality of current product to expand Grist's reputation as an outstanding venue for the best voices in green media
4. Design and maintain an editorial calendar that delivers thoughtful, topical coverage of the most important issues in the environmental realm, following news closely and stepping back to analyze trends and connections.
5. Identify and recruit outside vendors or freelancers for the development of new content.
6. Work with internal marketing, business development, and fundraising peers to build and maintain relationships with outside organizations that expand Grist's reach and impact.
7. Communicate editorial and products plans to staff and board of directors.
8. Assist in building and managing an advisory board of online media advisors.

Qualifications:
1. At least seven years of editorial experience, including online media;
2. Experience leading a diverse, strong-minded, and talented team of staff and freelancers;
3. Demonstrated ability to lead the development of engaging online content that builds website traffic;
4. Understanding of the opportunities and challenges of online media;
5. Highly developed knowledge of current events and dedication to forceful, intelligent journalism;
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
7. Strong organizational and time-management skills;
8. Ability to multitask and thrive under multiple deadlines;
9. Bachelors degree; and
10. Grace under pressure and a wicked sense of humor.

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