The Huffington Post Media Group has an immediate opening for an Associate Editor in New York.
Responsibilities
— Lead a small team of editorial researchers
— Oversee the research team’s workload under tight deadlines, with strong attention to detail and impeccable organization
— Maintain the research archive
— Conduct research
— Evaluate blog submissions and edit copy as needed
— Work on special projects as needed
— Perform various administrative duties
— The Associate Editor is expected to work Tuesday through Saturday
Requirements
— Experience in team management, as well as research experience and knowledge of research tools, is a must
— Experience in writing and editing
— Must be an organized multi-tasker who can self-manage his or her time
— Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
— Excellent communication skills
— Ability to manage and prioritize a busy workload
— Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced and high-energy work environment
— Interest in and knowledge of current events, media and politics
— Fluent in social media platforms (twitter, facebook, google+) and web apps such as Google Docs
Posted 07/26/11
