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On Web teams, an editor's job can range from proofreader to managing editor. Here's a sample of job descriptions recently posted on Monster.com. (Also see sample
writing jobs.)
Proofreader/Copyeditor
We're CooL.com, home of the coolest customized content, e-commerce and discussion groups on the Internet. If you're looking for the opportunity to build the premier site for the next generation of Internet users, this is your chance!
We need a detail-oriented proofreader who can spot typographical and contextual errors from a mile away! The selected individual will work closely with our content team to ensure we produce top-quality content for our cool website. You may also assist in writing articles and maintaining traffic flow. Requires 3-5 years proofreading or copy editing experience. This position is part-time (20-30 hrs/wk) with potential for becoming full-time.
Copyeditor
The Copy Editor position is a combination of the following: edits articles for spelling, grammar, house style, tone, logic, formatting, and consistency, working on a tight schedule; builds and maintains workflow systems that allow for optional use of text, graphics, art, and photos online; manages final fact-checking and copyediting, and sets editorial style for the site.
- Reviews final copyedit on all content for spelling, grammar, house style, tone, logic, formatting and consistency; working within tight deadlines.
- Enters corrections, proofreads final text, helps coordinate display copy as needed.
- Writes headlines, decks, captions, and miscellaneous display copy as needed.
- Oversees Web page posting.
- Responsible for the smooth flow of copy to the site to ensure that the presentation of online copy always adheres to the highest levels of quality.
- Ensures that all content is properly coded and marked for optimal Web display.
Requirements: 2 to 3 years of publishing experience (preferably online). Must be familiar with content management technology, editorial design and display, and HTML/XML. Must have strong copyediting and headline writing skills, experience creating style guides, and executing of tight deadlines. Must be familiar with AP style and with Internet companies and terminology. Experience in business or financial publishing preferred.
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Online Editor
The content for our Telecommunication and our Call Center Websites must reflect our dedication to provide the businesses we serve with a product that is of high quality and adds value to their transactions and market reach. Our Hive4Telecom and our Hive4CRM are in need of Online Editors who will be proactive and responsible in creating, developing and expanding content for this particular industry that will have a reputation to be up-to-date, informative and appealing. The Online Editor will:
- Work in collaboration with our existing offline editors in a team effort to best leverage existing Advanstar resources
- Identify synergies in content development, production and management of this Hive to achieve the overall business goals again in a combined effort with the current Advanstar offline editorial staff
- Parse and select most appropriate material from a variety of resource formats such as content streams, news feeds, white papers, online products, business customer copy and content made available from third party arrangements
- Assign and edit features and columns
- Be responsible for all elements of content presentation including overall presentation with the inclusion of graphics, charts and headlines
REQUIREMENTS
- 4+ years in trade journalism or corporate writer with a focus on the B2B marketplace
- Subject matter expertise in the Telecommunications, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Call Center or e-Learning markets
- Experience in online content management and an understanding of how to communicate effectively in a digital environment
- Proven ability to analyze, organize and integrate large amount of complex, disparate information for a presentation that is user-friendly and whose logic is intuitive
- BA/BS in Technical Writing, Journalism, Communications, English, or equivalent
- Solid copy editing skills
- In-depth knowledge of usability issues
- Strong ability to edit for format and style
- Detail oriented
- Excellent communication skills with the ability of diplomacy in dealing with production, sales, marketing and graphic arts divisions in Hive4.com and the entire editorial team.
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Assistant Editor
Emode, an entertainment-based online marketing solutions company, is looking for skilled Assistant Editors to lead creative content research for our website.
Part of the fast-growing User Experience department, this strategic position will be critical for the development of fun, exciting, entertaining content for our website. You would be responsible for maintaining current editorial initiatives and carrying out a broad campaign of content collection.
And hey, that's just the icing on the cake! You'd be researching and shaping useful, creative, and relevant content, both original and re-purposed, for Website applications and content-based newsletters.
The ideal candidate would have a solid background in a Web-based editorial environment. You should have the ability to consistently develop and execute according to an ambitious editorial calendar. An excellent sense for fresh, interesting content suited to targeted demographics is required; extensive and proven knowledge, through work experience, of a broad array of entertainment media is a significant plus. Strong copywriting and editorial skills a must. Media mavens and total trivia buffs - we want you!
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Content Managing Editor
Must have strong editorial and journalism background. Minimum 4 years of experience. Must have managed a team of writers/editors before. Must have good organizational and communication skills, passion for music, good editorial eye. This person will have the final say on the content that goes onto this client's website. Examples of content would be artist interviews, features, surveys, etc. They will have a team of writers working under them. This is a contract to perm position paying in the $65k range. This position is for a Well-Known Theme Restaurant. It is a very casual and cool environment!!!
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Online Editor, Developer Portal
Help carve the editorial voice of the next offering within Sun Microsystem's Developer Portal. This exceptional opportunity affords all the excitement and creative challenges of a prime editorial role at an online technology publication along with the luxury of access to resources at one of the Internet's technology leaders. If you enjoy creatively translating useful information into concise and worthwhile articles and stories for the web, you belong on our team!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Developer Portal Associate Editor will recruit and manage authors, assign and edit columns, articles and other content and occasionally write features and articles for assigned site section/technology topics in accordance with the overall editorial planning for the site.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Plan, commission, write and edit content for assigned section of the Developer Portal.
- Work with staff and external contributors to generate stories.
- Develop content ideas, leads and sources for articles and features in
assigned site section.
- Generate assignments as required for staff/freelancers (including suggested
sources, story angles).
- Build contacts and maintain effective relationship with key industry and
internal Sun contacts.
- Work with community producer to contribute to discussion forums and live
chats related to topical area of responsibility; recruit external experts who will assist with discussions/chat participation and content.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- A minimum of three years of editing experience in journalism or publishing environment
- Solid writing skills (demonstrated through samples)
- Experience in technology or developer areas; online experience strongly
preferred
- BA/BS in Journalism, English, Communications or equivalent.
RELEVANT SKILLS AND ATTITUDES INCLUDE:
- Strong writing, editing and interpersonal skills
- Experience working under tight deadlines and balancing multiple projects.
- Ability to communicate clear editorial instructions.
- Familiarity with content management systems a plus
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