ESSENCE Editorial Assistant

Job/Internship type: 
Freelance
Company/Publication Name: 
ESSENCE
Location: 
New York, NY
Description: 

Essence magazine is looking for a full-time freelance editorial assistant in the Health and
Relationships department. EA responsibilities would include conducting
background research for columns and features, doing on-the-street
interviews, writing short stories. Various administrative duties would
include processing invoices, preparing contracts for writers, sending out
review copies, calling in products, maintaining a small library of books
and accessories, attending press events and more. Candidate should be
detail-oriented, self-motivated, fast workers, and creative with great
interviewing skills and an interest in health, fitness, food, and
relationships content.

Posted 8/26/09

Contact: 
Please send your resume, cover letter and any writing samples to healthyliving@essence.com.
OK to mention Ed?: 
Yes