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TOTEM

Tags: Associate Editor, Writing, Creative, Magazines,

Totem

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY

 

The role of the Associate Editor is to help in the writing, fact-checking, proof-reading, and running of the magazine and other editorial channels, to ensure all are produced on schedule and maintain the highest quality.  In addition, they must assist in maintaining a positive relationship with the client, and contribute to both the style and content of the project.

 

KEY COMPETENCIES

 

·          excellent writing skills

·          Highly organized

·          Keen eye for detail

·          Creative

·          Self-starter with an ability to work independently

·          Ability to multi task  under tight deadlines

·          Team and customer focused

·          Strong communication skills

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

·         Write copy—magazine stories and display, email newsletters and web stories etc.—as required.  Set up and maintain support systems to ensure the smooth running of the magazine and any other projects that come up from client

·          Liaise with the team to ensure administrative tasks are streamlined and efficient

·          To liaise with the deleted Art Director and Editor on a day-to-day basis

·          Handle special projects as assigned

·          Perform editing and proofreading tasks as directed

·          Maintain project files

·          Send out copies of magazine to contributors

·          Gather invoices and commissioning forms for processing and submission to Finance/Accounting

·          Compile invoices and expenses into spreadsheets. Update costing spreadsheets

·          Maintain Contributors contact information

 

EXPERIENCE

 

·          Previous magazine or digital experience  necessary

·          Some writing experience  necessary

·          Proven organizational and administrative skills

 

OTHER SPECIALIZED SKILLS

 

·          Intermediate level Excel

·          Intermediate level Word

·          Experience with Outlook

·          Desire to work for a growing organization and be a part of a dynamic team

 

EDUCATION

 

·          Education in magazine publishing, journalism or marketing

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

 

·          Some overtime is expected

 

 

HOW TO APPLY

To apply to this and other opportunities at Totem, please visit our website at www.totembrandstories.com and select the “Connect” tab.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Totem, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. 

 

Application Deadline:  OPEN

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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