Morris Visitor Publications (IN New York, Where® New York, WHERE GUESTBOOK® NEW YORK and GQ: New York City’s QuickGuide) is looking for a full-time editorial and social media assistant to start immediately.
Editorial duties include writing listings, sidebars and captions for back-of-book sections (Art & Collectibles, Entertainment, Museums, Shopping, Dining and Attractions/Tours); fact-checking, copyfitting and proofreading; researching features, cover stories and other issue coverage; maintaining listings databases; working with publicists; securing images and products for photo shoots; attending press events; some client contact. Writing bylined sidebars and departments are possible, depending upon strengths and interests.
Social media duties include updating and maintaining social networking sites, including Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and Wikipedia. Responsibilities also include drafting and sending out releases; organizing and attending Spotlight on New York City video shoots; uploading Spotlight on New York City video segments to the Web; updating press/media contact lists; basic editing/uploading photos; Web research; occasional administrative work.
Requirements: college degree in English or journalism; previous magazine experience; familiarity with New York City art, entertainment, shopping and dining; strong fashion/style sensibility and ability to assist on captions and merchandising if need be; impeccable interviewing, copy editing and proofreading skills; strong organizational skills and attention to detail; enthusiastic, can-do attitude.
Posted 11/7/09
