Career Opportunities : Associate Editor, Entertainment
Qualifications:
•Bachelor's Degree
•1-2 years experience creating or editing online content.
•Excellent written and oral communication skills.
•Strong online communication skills via email, forums and other methods.
•Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment and familiarize yourself with new topics quickly.
•Must be well-versed in current Web trends and concepts.
•Experience working with freelance writers or independent contractors a strong plus.
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Specific Responsibilities:
•Review About.com GuideSites regularly to judge quality of content and user experience.
•Work with Guides (freelance writers) and the editorial staff to improve content quality and audience metrics, including pageviews, frequency and duration.
•Develop and maintain good working relationships with Guides and troubleshoot editorial issues while fostering a cooperative team atmosphere within assigned topic areas.
•Write site descriptions for new/unguided sites; work with Content Development team to recruit and hire new Guides.
•Create and implement editorial calendars for effective creation and promotion of content in the Entertainment Channel.
•Work in conjunction with manager to identify future trends and gaps in coverage in current taxonomy; recommend new GuideSites or potential content partnerships.
•Track metrics that demonstrate improvements in content quality (uniques, user frequency / duration.)
•Track competitive landscape and identify potential risks or opportunities for About.com.
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To apply go to: jobs.about.com
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