Associate Editor Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

We're looking for an Associate Editor to join our team of dedicated, hard-working, food-obsessed writers and editors. The ideal candidate must be able to write and update stories, recipe galleries, and recipe headnotes based on search terms and updated research. This person will produce dynamic content, edit text, and help other editors create stories across platforms. This role is an integral part of the edit team, with an emphasis on writing and editing content that ties into recipes, techniques, and all aspects of home cooking.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

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Generating story ideas for cooking-related content, such as how to clean a sheet pan, whether you need a food processor, or how to use tian mian jiang
Writing and reporting service-forward stories for print and digital that range from product recommendations to technique primers to interviews with chefs or home cooks
- Writing and updating stories, recipe lists/galleries, and recipe headnotes as assigned, based on SEO best practices
- Editing and assigning digital articles and packages
- Conceptualizing how recipes and stories might live across all editorial facets of the brand, and brainstorming and pitching ideas for all platforms (digital, print, social, podcast, video, etc)

Requirements & Skills 1

Sound editorial judgment, strong writing and research skills
Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and able to adhere to tight deadlines
- Ability to communicate well with people across departments (Art, Photo, Test Kitchen), at all levels of the brand, and with freelancers/outside contributors
- 1-2 years of cooking experience, such as in food media, culinary school, or professional kitchens
- 3-5 years experience in journalism, writing, or related fields; ideally including reporting and editing experience and some familiarity with headline best practices, SEO, and newsletter strategy

Job summary 2

We are seeking a motivated and highly-competent Associate Editor to join our dynamic team. The person who fills this position will assist with all aspects of an exciting classroom magazine for first graders. The Associate Editor will pitch article ideas, write some of those stories, and help create lessons and activities for first graders. This person will also perform any administrative tasks that need to be done.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Brainstorming article topics and features for the magazine. These will include mostly nonfiction articles.
Writing some articles and features at a first-grade level
Writing first-grade-appropriate activities for the magazine
Doing rigorous research on nonfiction topics that will appear in the magazine.
Creating age-appropriate skills pages and activities that will appeal to both young kids and their teachers
Correlate TX, CCSS, and CA standards for all articles
- Work with freelancers to produce first-grade lesson plans and activities
- Working with production and digital team to traffic all content and publish on time
- Adhere to production schedule

Requirements & Skills 2

Bachelor’s degree
Experience writing for young children, especially nonfiction
A teaching background or degree in education is an enormous plus
- Strong interest in early-childhood education and best teaching practices
- Ability to do rigorous research on science and historical topics; experience fact-checking
- Be collaborative, flexible, and happy to work under supervision in a team setting

Job summary 3

As an Associate Editor for the Standards department, you will review advertisements, original programming, and acquired movies and series to ensure adherence to our guidelines and procedures. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills and be able to proactively identify issues and develop creative solutions. As this is a newly created role, you will be expected to partner effectively with your manager and colleagues to conceptualize and implement new processes as the department and workload evolve, and collaborate seamlessly with other teams across the department to achieve common goals.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Review advertisements from concept to final edit to ensure they meet internal brand standards and regulatory requirements and evaluate a wide range of marketing, scientific, and other substantiation submitted in support of advertising claims.
- Provide articulated verbal and written notes and practical, constructive guidance on content that includes issues like excessive violence, explicit language, explicit material, imitable behavior, commercial product placement, and/or other visuals that may be unacceptable for air.
- Operate delay mechanism for live programming.
- Proactively monitor and analyze department systems and processes and develop and implement innovative ideas that improve the way we work.

Requirements & Skills 3

Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum 1 year of full-time work experience; prior experience in film or television production a plus
- Able to maintain complete confidentiality and discretion regarding all business matters.
- High level of professionalism and excellent diplomatic skills.
- Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and a large volume of time-sensitive tasks in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Job summary 4

The Associate Editor is responsible for the growth, development, and editorial management of a portfolio of journals to become a market leader within selected disciplines and geographies.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Drive the growth and development of a group of journals as part of the strategically defined overall portfolio within the Journals group.
Develop your journals to deliver a best-in-class author experience and enjoy maximum engagement from the Editors in Chief and Editorial Board Members (EBMs) on whom we rely.
Understand and manage the annual targets for journal submission, publication, and transfer volumes as well as target turnaround times.
Ensure that all KPIs are regularly monitored, reported, and met, and that action is taken as needed.
- Strive for maximal efficiency and productivity of your editors, peer-reviewers, and EBMs and manage/streamline the peer-review process for your journals.
- Develop strong working relationships with colleagues in production, JEO, IT, and other departments to ensure that any problems encountered with your journal, particularly by authors, editors, and peer reviewers, can be swiftly and effectively resolved
- Manage annual Journal Development/Improvement Plans and oversee their implementation and successful conclusion

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We are seeking a skilled Associate Editor to manage an award-winning quarterly print magazine with content focused on the agricultural marketplace. A deep knowledge of AP style, agriculture, and the ability to coordinate across teams is essential.

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Requirements & Skills 5

Minimum 5 years of publication editing experience.
Ability to contribute ideas to brainstorming sessions.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills, including multitasking, time management, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Job summary 6

We are looking for an Associate Editor with experience conceiving, writing, and editing local news content for the web, from breaking stories to local features. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of internet culture, the ability to identify stories before they go viral, and the skill to quickly edit copy to be clear and snappy. He or she has a voracious appetite for news, trending topics, and current events, and prides himself or herself on being a skilled researcher who can learn about unfamiliar topics at the drop of a hat. He or she is also an organized and detail-oriented editor who can manage deadlines and turn around content very quickly.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Identify, write, and edit a high volume of content daily at a fast pace, ensuring that copy is accurate, grammatically correct, and entertaining.
- Generate creative and compelling ideas for stories, features, and other shareable content across multiple music formats.
- Produce coverage around important local news stories and events.
- Collaborate with social team on a daily basis

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Job summary 7

We are looking for an Associate Editor to join our commerce team and help grow our digital gear coverage. In this role, you will help ramp up our gear coverage with buyer’s guides, product reviews, gift guides, and gear-related how-to articles. The ideal candidate will be an organized and efficient assignment editor who can work with a stable of freelance contributors to turn around a high volume of high-quality gear content. A background in editorial work and a passion for the outdoors are requirements. A background in hunting and fishing is preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Assign, edit, and write gear reviews, round-ups, and how-to content
Edit and update stories in our CMS (WordPress)
Manage a network of freelance writers
Recruit and train new freelance writers
- Copy edit stories
- Collaborate with the SEO team to pick story topics and optimize incoming pieces
- Handle additional responsibilities as assigned by your editors

Requirements & Skills 7

2-3 years of editorial experience
passion for hunting, fishing, conservation, and the outdoors
- Interest and experience covering outdoor gear
- Ability to work and communicate with a remote team
- Strong editing and writing skills with a sharp eye for detail

Job summary 8

We're seeking a pop culture expert to join us in the role of an Associate Editor.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Write, edit, and publish website content (news articles, character content, media-related content).
- Participate in content brainstorms for developing ideas with editorial, social media, and video production teams.
- Schedule and manage freelancer content through the entire workflow of assignments, delivery, and publishing.
- Facilitate the guidance of content development and editorial direction across the editorial team, external resources, and other departments.

Requirements & Skills 8

Experience writing for an established entertainment outlet, website, or publication.
Knowledge and expertise in web-based publishing, content management systems, and content creation tools, including Adobe Photoshop.
- Experience in working with a distributed team in multiple locations, as well as working with remote freelancers.
- Ability to multi-task and work on several projects at once.
- A degree in Communications, Marketing, or English is preferred.

Job summary 9

We are looking for an Associate Editor to edit articles and proofread copy for our business-oriented sites. The Associate Editor will work with the Editors of both sites and the VP of Content to manage the quality of editorial pages, sponsored content, and newsletters. The Associate Editor will also coordinate with the SEO marketing to ensure assignments and completed articles are optimized for search. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with writers to match assignment templates and has a keen eye for turning complex, information-rich copy into great articles.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Edit articles
Assist SEO team on editorial integrity around SEO-oriented copy
- Work with staff and freelance writers on styles and editorial consistency
- Assist in content assignment process
- Assist in editing on newsletter and other platform-oriented content

Requirements & Skills 9

At least 3 years of editorial experience, preferably with some focus on business-oriented content
Strong understanding of writing content with SEO principles
- Demonstrated ability to write and edit with distinctive brand style
- An understanding of how to blend authoritative information with search-friendly content strategy
- Strong multi-tasker who can juggle multiple initiatives at once

Job summary 10

The Associate Editor role assists the Supervising Editor and Editor in the creation, development, and maintenance of the Company.

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Assists the Supervising Editor and Editor with the creation and development of new print and/or digital comic lines.
Edits a minimum of two books, under the supervision of the Editor and/or Supervising Editor.
Copy-edits and proofreads books to ensure accuracy.
- Assists Editors in maintaining story continuity.
- Identifies and recommends potential talent and maintains relationships with current talent.
- Other duties/projects as assigned.

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