Editorial Assistant - Penguin Young Readers
Penguin Random House
New York, NY
Your impact:
Men's Health is looking for a smart, enthusiastic editorial assistant to join the integrated print-digital-video team behind the world's largest men's magazine. Main responsibilities include writing both news and evergreen stories on topics as varied as entertainment, health, fitness, and style; pitch (and bring to life!) ideas for both the site and the print magazine; and assist with brainstorming and research for bigger packages. This is a full-time position based in the Men's Health offices in New York City, reporting to the executive editors.
Please note: For consideration, resumes must be submitted in PDF format with a cover letter, salary requirements, and a link to a portfolio of work.
What you'll do:
• Pitch and write multiple digital stories per week, including news posts, listicles, expert-based articles, and more;
• Update existing stories with original reporting and following SEO best practices;
• Write articles for the print issue as well as text to accompany videos;
• Pitch both print and digital stories
• Attend and cover press previews and other industry events as needed
Who you are:
• A detail-oriented self-starter with an interest in reporting and writing
• A collaborator with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple deadlines
• Open to experimenting with content types and persistent reinvention to create appropriate content for a digital audience
• Previous experience (such as an internship) doing similar work with a major editorial or creative brand-digital, video, or print-is not required.
As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Hearst Magazines requires that all employees who receive a written offer of employment be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Hearst Magazines will consider requests for reasonable accommodations on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gm8y8m-3-21-104-109-42 in your application.
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