AOL Jobs is seeking a dynamic editor to lead one of the web’s most popular destinations for employment news, career information and job-search resources. The AOL Jobs editor will spearhead a top-to-bottom site redesign and integration with AOL’s Money and Finance group, which includes AOL Jobs, AOL Real Estate, and personal finance site Daily Finance. This position is based in AOL’s New York office at 770 Broadway and reports to the managing editor for AOL Money & Finance.
Job description:
Establish AOL Jobs as the first stop and a must-read for job seekers by producing high-quality editorial content that is helpful, insightful, relevant and engaging.
Lead and inspire a team of four reporters/editors producing an average of 20 posts per day, including news briefs, in-depth original reporting, contributed blogs, and partner posts
Strike the right daily balance between clicky headlines (“Plumber Makes Shocking Find!”) and in-depth reporting on workplace and employment trends
Develop new franchises, including video, slideshows, lists and other types of content to drive traffic and user engagement
Grow external traffic through improved SEO and distribution partnerships
Grow roster of expert contributors to increase breadth and depth of resources for job searchers
Monitor and increase traffic to job search listings to meet partnership goals
Grow social media presence and engagement
Job requirements:
Minimum of 5 years leading an editorial team, preferably in the business/personal finance/jobs category
Understanding of workplace issues and the societal and economic trends that drive them
Familiarity with social media platforms
Knowledge of SEO best practices
Working knowledge of the standard tools of digital publishing, including blogging platforms, content-management systems and photo and video software
Top-notch communication and organizational skills
Demonstrated business and analytics acumen
Posted 12/14/11
