Sunday, April 18, 2010

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

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
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:
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Knowledge of digital media technology, particularly content-management tools and video editing software
  • Blogging, wire service, newspaper rewrite or 24-hour cable news background


  • Posted by Kris Iringan

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