Editorial Assistant

Job Description

Editorial Assistant - Contract

Cinedigm continues to be a home for a diverse mix of enthusiast content all focused around a core mission of entertaining the world through a portfolio of fan-centric destinations. An innovator in the digital transformation of the entertainment industry for more than two decades, Cinedigm's ultimate goal is to build destinations that immerse viewers in content they love.

NOTE: Cinedigm is currently a 100% work-from-home company. While we may return to an office environment in the future, we do not have plans to return to an office setting until after Q4 of calendar year 2022. We are committed to providing a safe work environment.

Cinedigm is looking for and Editorial Assistant on a Contract basis to assist The Film Detective. The ideal candidate for this role should have attention to detail, great grammar and spelling, and be extremely organized.

Some of the proposed duties would be:
• Writing synopses (all of our Film Detective assets that are ingested into Matchpoint need new synopsis x4 (long, med., short, logline); we've been writing as we go, but having a staff member do this instead of a contractor would help speed up our process.
• Both scheduling Keyframe (our editorial site) articles and writing some editorial reviews.
• Contributing to filling in and proofing other metadata as needed (this is needed for every we migrate into Matchpoint).
• Help coordinate and track editorial contributors for Keyframe; keep a running calendar of expected articles in, due dates for contributors (written and video).
• Assist with scheduling social posts that they also might be asked to write copy for.
• Assist with proofing articles, podcast descriptions, and other written works when needed.
• Sit in on programming meetings and be able to assist with programming a playlist if needed. Contribute editorial ideas as we brainstorm monthly themes for all 3 channels.
• Ability to work with many contributors who all have deadlines and need someone who will take the initiative to reach out and ensure those deadlines are met.

Essential Qualification:
• A keen interest in film.
• Ability to write/speak on film for multiple channel offerings.
• Experience in marketing.
• Ability to contextualize their editorial skills for tangible results.

Cinedigm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not tolerate or promote discrimination or harassment of any kind. Cinedigm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d85j7m-3-145-2-184-42 in your application.