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Position is full-time, exempt, salary rate $65,500 annually, hybrid (3 days in office currently; subject to change)

Summary of Position

The Print & Digital Content Editor guides the selection, commissioning and management of original editorial content for the Television Academy website and provides high-level editorial support to emmy magazine — assigning articles, editing manuscripts, writing display copy and articles as needed, and more. This position reports to the VP, Content & Editor in Chief, and works closely with the Digital & Print Content Associate to conceive and execute the production of original editorial content for the website. This position also works closely with the Marketing/Communications and Social Media teams to ensure editorial standards and strategies align with Academy brand standards and goals and content is being maximized across Academy platforms.

Duties and Responsibilities

For emmy magazine and TelevisionAcademy.com

In collaboration with editorial staff, generates ideas.
Evaluates story pitches.
Plans editorial content and makes appropriate assignments.
Establishes and enforces deadlines to keep on schedule.
Liaises with network and personal publicists to obtain cooperation of story subjects and other participants.
Liaises with art director, photography editor, and contributors as needed.
Liaises with print & digital content coordinator to ensure timely posting of content on the website and timely delivery of content to the Marketing department for use in the Television Academy newsletter and social media platforms.
Contributes articles and other copy as needed.
Fact-checks and edits copy.
Writes captions, headlines, subheads, and other ancillary copy as needed.
Liaises with art director and photography editor on photo shoots and layouts.
Plans and maintains annual production schedule for Emmys.com.
Assists with posting of editorial content on the website as needed, including articles and photo galleries.
Manages content style guide and maintenance strategies, develops and enforces style standards balancing digital space best practices with grammar standards, editorial voice, tone, Television Academy brand considerations and other elements.
Attends content planning meetings.
Ensures that all editorial complies with ethical codes of practice and legal guidelines.
Performs other duties as requested or required.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Journalism; related field
Minimum 4 years' editorial experience in publishing, media or related field.
Digital content production experience in a creative, fast-paced environment with deadline responsibilities strongly preferred
Strong command of spelling, grammar, news and feature writing and copyediting at a professional level required.
Interest in, and knowledge of, the television industry, including key companies, VIPs and trends in broadcast, cable and digital media.
Working knowledge of, or ability to learn, online content management systems, web authoring software, and exposure to HTML/CSS code.
Intermediate-level or higher command of, or ability to learn, photo/graphics content editing software preferred; prior work with video content a plus.
Experience with, or ability to learn, metadata optimization and digital asset management.
Proficiency with social media platforms.
Team-development skills and experience training individuals in small groups and one-on-one strongly preferred.
Detail-oriented and dedicated to accuracy.
Self-motivated, with excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Personal and Professional Characteristics

Positive attitude and responsive manner
Flexibility amid changing priorities and assignments
Team player with positive, proactive, problem-solving attitude.
Detail-oriented and dedicated to accuracy.
Able to work independently and contribute to a team.
Self-motivated, with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.

Disclaimer: This description should not be construed to contain every function or responsibility. At management's discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.

Applicants must reside in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Only qualified applicants that submit a resume with cover letter to careers@televisionacademy.com will be considered.