Hoffman Media

We are seeking a highly organized, detailed, self-motivated individual to provide administrative and creative support to our Victoria editorial team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the gracious lifestyle, including entertaining, decorating, food, and travel. Responsibilities include handling reader calls, emails, and social correspondence, maintaining resource information and databases for each issue, handling expense reports and invoicing, managing some content for the website and social media, assisting with large photo shoots, and helping when needed with events, travel and accommodations for writers and photographers. Magazine-industry experience is helpful. A degree in journalism, communications, English, or a related field is preferred. Must have proficient computer skills and be an excellent time manager. Entry level position in Birmingham, AL.

Hoffman Media

Hoffman Media’s growing Project Team produces home décor, cooking, and entertaining magazines as well as managing and executing projects that range from books and client advertorials to videos and promotional materials. 

The role of Assistant Project Editor would:

• Field and organize communications from contributors, clients, and readers
• Maintain production schedules, files, mailing lists, etc. for various projects and photo shoots
• Brainstorm for and contribute to magazine content 
• Monitor and grow social media accounts
• Write various copy for marketing, magazines, and miscellaneous projects (including researched advertising projects, themed articles, and book content that tells stories with a deep understanding of voice/brand, intended audiences, and photographic connections)
• Assist with various tasks to support team as needed

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in English, journalism, or marketing, and 1–2 years of experience in a related field
• An interest in entertaining, interior design, food, current industry trends, and publishing
• An eye for well-designed magazine layouts and photography with attention to detail and an understanding of reader expectations
• The ability to anticipate needs and be a team player
• A calm, professional demeanor while working in a fast-paced environment

This position is based in Birmingham, Alabama. 

Hoffman Media