General Electic Fashion/Shopping Editor (NYC)

Fashion / Shopping Editor

Company

General Electric

Industry

Digital Media

Job Type

Full-Time

Location

New York, New York, US

Posted Date

29 Mar. 2010

Deadline Date

29 Apr. 2010

Category

Editing

Compensation

Relocation Expenses - None

Description

Role Summary/Purpose	NBC’s city websites cover essential local news, culture, entertainment and lifestyle information from the standpoint of a true insider. We are looking for an intelligent and highly motivated editor to direct the coverage of fashion and shopping across our city websites and digital platforms. The editor will manage a deputy editor as well as contributors across 10 or more markets to create fashion and shopping content (videos, articles, blogs and slideshows) for various local platforms. The edi
Essential Responsibilities	Responsibilities: Direct the fashion and shopping coverage across NBC Local Integrated Media’s city websites and out-of-home platforms, collaborating with the core editorial team as well as local editorial directors and managing editors Ensure the voice, tone and mix of content fits with the overall editorial strategy created by NBC Local Integrated Media’s lifestyle managing editor and editor-in-chief Assist in creating and managing local franchises and sub-franchises focused on fashion and shopping Write articles and create videos and slideshows, working with producers, editors and content experts to publish across multiple platforms on a 24/7 schedule Manage fashion and shopping content partnerships Assist in recruiting freelance contributors and other content creators Collaborate on cross-functional projects with NBC Local Integrated Media’s product and tech, marketing, and sales teams
Qualifications/Requirements	Qualifications: At least 4 years experience as an editor, senior writer or senior producer at a major news organization that creates local content under tight deadlines. Experience creating fashion and shopping content is required Undergraduate degree, preferably in journalism, political science, art history, or English Eligibility Requirements: At least 2 years experience managing editors, writers, bloggers and/or contributors Must be a skilled writer with outstanding communication skills Experience creating videos and appearing on camera Must be able to work early morning, late night and weekend hours when demanded by the start-up environment or other editorial responsibilities Must have the desire to work in a creative, demanding, competitive environment Must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com (Note Job # ) Must be willing to take drug test and submit to a background investigation Must be 18 years or older Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
Additional Eligibility Qualifications	GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Desired Characteristics	Knowledge of digital media technology, particularly content-management tools and video editing software Blogging, wire service, newspaper rewrite or 24-hour cable news background

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CBS News Entertainment Writer/Blogger (NYC)

CBS News Online is looking for a rock solid writer/reporter who knows how to work the phones as well as a story line. Your writing must be clean, quick, and interesting. You could be writing as many as five short pieces a day or one or two longer ones. This gig is for serious web writers. Newspaper reporters welcome.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Identify, write and produce stories for cbsnews.com entertainment section.
*Develop ideas for extended and original coverage in concert with team.
*Produce interactive elements, such as photo galleries as needed.
*Ensure timely coverage and superior story packaging with video, graphics, audio and other interactive elements for cbsnews.com

JOB FUNCTION:
Editorial/Writing
Internet/Digital Media
News

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
*Bachelor's degree required, journalism graduate degree preferred
*3+ years journalism reporting/writing experience
*Entertainment reporting experience a major advantage
*Web site experience a plus, not required, but must be computer savvy
*Fantastic news judgment
*Ability to write strong, clean copy with accuracy and flavor
*Ability to multitask and work effectively and fast under deadline pressure
*Willingness to work varied shifts
*Superior communications skills and understanding of management principles
*Team-oriented and a leader by example
*Demonstrate outstanding initiative
*Passion for and knowledge of entertainment, celebrity, and fashion is a big plus. Creative writing style and voice is also a major plus.

Location: NYC broadcast center

*Must successfully pass a background check

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Bloomingdale's Copywriter (NYC)

Title:

Copywriter -- Internet , Bloomingdale's.com, NYC

Skills:

Skills Summary: * Bachelor's Degree in English, journalism, communications, advertising or marketing * Minimum 2 years copywriting experience in advertising, direct marketing, promotion

Date:

4-18-2010

Description: Overview:
Bloomingdales.com has an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated Copywriter to contribute to our in-house online creative team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, organized person to help capture the season's important fashion/cultural trends and keep our online advertising modern, innovative, and inspired.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensuring consistency and adherence to bloomingdales.com copy standards


• Writing informative, brand-right descriptions


• Effectively managing the production workflow for assigned families of business


• Attend all merchandise presentation meetings, make note of all new merchandise


• Maintaining high standards for writing and proofreading

Skills Summary:

• Bachelor's Degree in English, journalism, communications, advertising or marketing


• Minimum 2 years copywriting experience in advertising, direct marketing, promotion or publishing.


• Background in retail highly desirable.


• Ability to think strategically about interactive design and advertising.


• Strong conceptual skills with knowledge of how copy relates to art, design, graphics


• and typography.


• Ability to work independently as well as partner with others and work well within a team; ability to provide guidance and direction to junior team members.


• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to adhere to deadlines.


• Ability to write in various styles for diverse audiences.


• Familiarity with the Internet, with awareness and opinions of the direction of design and advertising.


• Working knowledge of Macintosh, proficiency with Word, experience with database tools, knowledge of Internet technology

Bloomingdale's is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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Tara, Ink. Senior Level Fashion & Corporate Publicist (Los Angeles)

This is a Full Time Job
Location:	Los Angeles CA
Date Posted:	1/28/2010 4:16:45 PM
Details:	IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR SENIOR LEVEL FASHION & CORPORATE PUBLICIST Boutique PR firm seeks talented and experienced fashion and corporate publicist for Los Angeles office/showroom. Ideal candidate will be a fun and energetic self-starter with an extremely professional demeanor, leadership and event coordination skills and 3-5 years of strong agency experience working with major fashion and hospitality/entertainment brands. Position entails servicing and overseeing existing fashion and entertainment/hospitality accounts while working closely with our other offices as our firm’s West Coast director. Candidates MUST have strong, existing relationships with key media, film/TV & celebrity stylists. ABOUT OUR COMPANY: TARA, Ink. is a full-service, bilingual public relations, creative marketing and special events firm specializing in fashion, beauty, entertainment, hospitality and modern culture. We have offices in Miami, Los Angeles and Philadelphia.
Please tell Tara, Ink. that you found the listing at ENTERTAINMENTCAREERS.NET
Contact:	Submit resume and cover letter. Should we be interested, someone will contact you to arrange an interview.

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FourthFLOOR Fashion CAD Designer (NYC)

fourthFLOOR fashion has freelance opportunities available with some of the biggest names in the business. We have a high demand for skilled FREELANCE CAD Designers to act as the technical resource for a Design team and provide in-depth expert knowledge in all CAD areas.

Responsibilities:
- Work closely with CAD Manager, Design Director, fabric R&D and product development to assess and handle potential technical issues
- Work closely with Merchandisers for creating seasonal catalog
- Create computer generated prints and yarn dyes for all categories and colorways
- Present CAD ideas to the Design team
- Prepare artwork packages that comply with production ready standards
- Responsible for proactively maintaining seasonal color Palettes
- Proactively identify opportunities and recommendations for increasing workflow efficiencies

Qualifications:
- 4-year degree in Textile Design or related field
- 3-5 years related experience; fashion background a plus
- In-depth knowledge of Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator system/software/printers and CAD software (NED Graphics preferred)
- General expertise of print and textile designs, repeats, color matching and creation of colorways
- Awareness of product development from conceptualization to finished design for textiles
- Strong organizational, time management and communication skills

To apply, please send resume to nyfreelance@fourthfloorfashion.com.

• Compensation: $60-65K
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

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Aztlan Entertainment Fashion Designer (Los Angeles)

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This is a Part Time Job
Location:	Los Angeles CA
Date Posted:	12/22/2009 8:09:24 AM
Details:	We are producing a pilot and we are seeking a Bilingual (Eng/Span) fashion designer with at least 2yrs experiance and with its own connections to clothing lines/stores for a make-over/reality show catering to the age range of late 30's+!
Please tell Aztlan Entertainment that you found the listing at ENTERTAINMENTCAREERS.NET
Contact:	YOU MUST BE BILINGUAL(Eng/Span), live near Los Angeles, and your own connections to clothing lines/stores, easy to work with, atttractive/handsome, and a sense of humor!!!

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Palm Springs Follies Stitcher (Palm Springs, CA)

Location:	Palm Springs CA
Date Posted:	3/25/2010 12:44:32 PM
Details:	Palm Springs Follies, first-rate musical, for-profit company, 20th season, seeks experienced stitchers. Now through October. First-class housing provided. Unique opportunity to work on spectacular costumes! Costume shop experience a plus. Non-Union, competitive salary.
Please tell Palm Springs Follies that you found the listing at ENTERTAINMENTCAREERS.NET
Contact:
Via email:	Please note that EntertainmentCareers.Net uses 'disposable' email addresses in our postings. They change frequently so do not post the contact information outside of EntertainmentCareers.Net as it will likely be invalid. JOB-105958-5A@entertainmentcareers.net

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