Are you an experienced journalist with a knack for engaging copy? Do you have an eye for detail and the heart to capture stories beloved by an entire city? If so, we want to showcase your skills and experience to the resident readers of our award-winning city-focused lifestyle magazines.
As an Editor/Assistant Editor at Southlake Style you will be part of a dynamic team. The position is responsible for managing, writing and editing monthly print, digital and social media content. This position is also collaborates closely with a team that includes a creative director, writers and freelancers in order to develop high-quality lifestyle content within hard editorial deadlines.
Successful candidates must love to work with people- most of the time and our office golden retriever- all of the time.
Primary Responsibilities:
Oversee all features and department editorial
Write 1-3 features/departments per issue
Proactively determine assignments several months in advance
Edits copy for grammar, punctuation and factual integrity
Includes stylistic headlines and captions
Assume a leadership role during regular editorial meetings
Assist department writers/freelancers with content generation
Networking within the community
Job Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in journalism, media or equivalent work experience.
Experience: 3+ years experience as a publications editor or freelance writer preferably in luxury and lifestyle publications.
Skills:
Long-form storytelling and editing. Engaging short-form editing. Creative headline and tagline editing. Strong attention to detail in proofreading. Ability to work effectively and professionally with freelancers and art staff.
MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point), basic photography
Work/Life:
Southlake Style is a hybrid office/remote work environment.
Benefits include medical, dental insurance, and retirement savings.
Flexible PTO, available for sick days or vacation in coordination with management.
15 days off when the office is closed for holidays and arranged breaks.
** Successful candidates will send a cover letter, resume and writing samples to jobs@southlakestyle.com