Entertainment Content Creator Jobs

Position Summary

Avantax is seeking a Marketing Content Manager who will be responsible for managing the execution and distribution of Avantax content, consistent with brand standards, in order to engage customers and establish Avantax’s place as a thought leader in the financial services industry. Responsibilities include overseeing content curation through subject matter experts inside and outside the company, creation of various content, and distribution of content through the various teams, channels, and platforms. This leader will also be expected to understand the financial services industry and use proprietary information about the organization’s various target customer demographics and preferences to create multimedia content that raises brand awareness.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The major responsibilities of the position are listed below. To perform the job successfully, the individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Maintain calendar for content creation to support the organization’s needs and goals.
• Manage media campaign execution from delivery of targeted content for the company’s landing pages, webinars, and websites to implementing performance tracking.
• Leverage subject matter experts and build authentic content to support the organization as tax-focused experts in the financial services industry.
• Align with Recruitment and Advisor Marketing teams to facilitate content creation and distribution to meet teams’ goals by understanding various key segments such as advisors, prospects, and end-clients.
• Oversee a content production team through coordination of internal and agency writers, graphic designers, developers, videographers, and other industry professionals.
• Ensure copywriting and creativity are consistent with brand guidelines and tone.
• Use target keywords to write search-engine copy that is optimized for search engines (SEO) while remaining entertaining and informative.
• Ensure advisor marketing programs are reviewed and approved by key internal partners, including compliance and finance.
• Stay abreast of current best practices in the industry and review competitor websites to compare their activities with those of Avantax.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with CMS such as Contentful.
• Experience with a variety of marketing channels and platforms (public relations, advertising, community partnerships, social and digital).
• Expertise in using SEO best practices to evaluate creative copy that includes effective keyword placement.
• Knowledge of B2C and B2B marketing tactics.
• Financial industry experience preferred.
• Intellectually curious and fact based/data-driven.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic.

Physical Demand & Work Effort

• Keying/typing, standing, walking.
• Sitting for an extended period.
• Constant mental and/or visual attention; the work is either repetitive or diversified requiring constant alertness in an office environment.
• The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during the normal performance of the job.
• Compliance with company attendance standards.

Comprehensive Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k) with company match.

#Avantax

Avantax®

Division: Vancouver Radio – 980 CKNW

Work Status: Full-Time

Location: Vancouver, BC (Onsite)

About the Role:

980 CKNW is looking for a Talk Show Content Producer. Reporting to the Executive Producer and Senior Program Director, you will be responsible for producing Mornings with Simi on CKNW (Mon-Fri) – one of CKNW’s flagship talk shows. It is dynamic, interesting, informative, and locally focused. This position will require an individual that is extremely organized, a great internal communicator, and has the ability and experience to track down and book guests with daily deadlines. Do you have insatiable curiosity to learn, a passion for current affairs, and the ability to develop unique angles and conversations around the biggest stories? Being local is at our core at CKNW. In all our segments we strive to stimulate and entertain listeners in the Greater Vancouver region. You must be available to work early mornings. In addition to producing the show you may also be called upon to execute live broadcasts, promotions, and special projects as assigned.

You’ll be working on things like:

• Serve your host, serve the show, serve the station and serve the audience.
• Edit all audio clips, pre-recorded interviews and sound effects should be properly prepped before show time.
• Pitch original stories and develop them for broadcast, social and digital media.
• Chase guests with tenacity and enthusiasm.
• Book guests and set up programming debates and forums.
• Build shows with depth and focus, that drive forward the show’s editorial priorities in covering multiple angles of the big stories.
• Research news and current affairs stories for broadcast and digital media.
• Mine your life and your host’s life for nuggets of REAL life experience which is talk show worthy.
• Develop a comprehensive, unique, and diverse contact list of insiders, professors, newsmakers, reporters, correspondents, opinion makers, etc.
• Develop and produce special programming around impactful and complex topics.
• Provide an on-air presence (when applicable) on the show (debriefs, montages, reports, investigative series etc.)
• Prepare a show rundown, background info for guests, and research for stories. Highlight where teases, promos, and other show elements fall within the rundown.
• Coordinate with newsroom on breaking news, Amber Alerts, and daily show content.
• Collaborate with other producers on story development and show focus.
• Find and tell high quality stories that reflect CKNW as a legacy brand that has evolved as the Lower Mainland has evolved. Seek to represent many sides to a story while always keeping the listener in mind.
• Participate in pre and post show production meetings.
• Provide guidance and feedback to the larger show team on the production of live programming.
• Practice ethical principles of journalism.
• Meet and exceed ratings expectations.
• Perform other duties as required.

If you have the following…we want to hear from you!

• Post-secondary education in journalism, communications or a related field
• Minimum three years of experience in a major market or equivalent preferred
• News experience, preferably in radio
• Ability to write for all media platforms
• Expertise in audio editing
• Understanding of Burli, and multitrack audio editing
• Tenacious approach in booking guests and news makers to join hosts on-air
• Strong and solid interviewing skills
• Curiosity and passion for BC politics, current events and the stories that matter to people in the Lower Mainland.
• Comprehensive and wide-reaching knowledge of local and national news events
• Proficiency with social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
• Strong leadership and communication skills and the ability to lead a dynamic team
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Application Deadline: February 26, 2023

980 CKNW

Founded in 2014, The Shade Room (TSR) has grown into a leading media powerhouse for breaking news and a trailblazer for reporting all things pop culture. TSR combines investigative entertainment journalism from our writers with crowdsourced journalism from our Roommates to operate a 24/7 news outlet. Our strong community of followers allows us to break away from traditional news delivery by reaching readers directly through their social networks.

As we continue to grow, we are always looking for the best and brightest talent with big ideas. From Social Media content to Video Production, we thrive on creativity! If this sounds like you, we hope you’ll join us.

THIS IS NOT AN ON CAMERA ROLE.

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REMOTE – CA, NY, NJ, TX, GA, NC, DC or MD Locations

WEEKLY WORK SCHEDULE

Sunday: 9:00 am to 5:30pm ET

Monday: 3:00 pm to 11:30pm ET

Tuesday: 3:00 pm to 11:30pm ET

Wednesday: 3:00 pm to 11:30pm ET

Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:30pm ET

SUMMARY:

The evenings and weekends position of Content Producer, TSR TEENS helps manage increase of traffic, raising the TSR Teens brand profile and building a loyal following on related social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok and Twitter in addition to creating quick-turnaround TSR Teens-focused stories on theshaderoom.com.

Cross-departmental collaboration and a goal-driven work ethic is key in this role, which requires creative social media posting and angles with a quick turnaround.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Producing multiple quick-turnaround stories a day, while working on longer-lead projects.
• Assist in managing The Shade Room Teens social media account (@TheShadeRoomTeens).
• Help grow TSR Teens’ number of followers and increase engagement.
• Write, develop, edit, and publish TSR Teens-focused stories for theshaderoom.com.
• Cover major live events on social media and website.
• Contribute to marketing campaigns to raise profile of TSR Teens brand.
• Monitor trending content on social media.
• Develop and post social media stories and timeline posts.
• Aid with posting of paid advertisements.
• Stay abreast on current trending topics that connect with The Shade Room Teens audience and create content based on trends.
• Ensure all-around consistency (style, fonts, images and tone) on all public platforms.
• Stay up-to-date on latest industry trends, software and digital media compliance.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Great news judgement with a love and understanding of Black culture across the diaspora through a Gen Z lens.
• Ability to complete assignments/projects quickly without sacrificing quality, accuracy, or personality.
• Passionate about social media and audience acquisition.
• Ability to balance multiple editorial and marketing initiatives.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff writers, editors, and other departments.
• Knowledge of social media analytics metrics and tools with the ability to create related reports.
• Familiarity of email and digital marketing campaigns.
• Relationship management; networking skills with the ability to cultivate strong professional relationships with internal and external partners.
• Proficiency in SEO and WordPress.
• Ability to work holidays as scheduled.
• Ability to work some weekend nights when needed.
• Legal right to work in the US.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

BA in English, Communications, Journalism or related field, preferred but not required. Three (3) years of experience in social media, journalism or marketing required. Two (2) years of experience growing a loyal social media following for a company or brand. 1+ years of experience writing online content and managing social media accounts such as Instagram, Tik Tok, Snapchat, Facebook and Twitter for a small size media organization or publication. Experience with Parse.ly, Photo Grid, Slack, Google Drive, Drop Box and Apple products a plus.

BENEFITS

The Shade Room is a fully remote work environment with a wonderful team of hardworking, innovative and creative people. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, 401K match, sick time and paid time off!

COMPENSATION

This is a full-time and nonexempt position. The hourly rate is $26.44 – $31.25 ($54,995.20 – $65,000.00 annualized). Compensation will be based off of experience and local cost of living.

The Shade Room provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by the federal, state or local laws. The Shade Room is an at-will employer.

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The Shade Room

Kandi  Koated
Now Hiring

CONTENT CREATORS
Photography, Videography & Graphic Design (Multiple Positions)

• Full time Employment Position
• Located in Atlanta Metro Area
• No relocation Available
• Versed in all social media platforms including: Tik Tok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, Pinterest and specs for usafe
• Ability to create engaging content and work in fast paced environment
• Results Driven
• Creative Thinker

To accelerate our growth and support our highly motivated Haiilo team, we are looking for an experienced Freelancer to support our content marketing team. The Duration of this project can be up to 9 months and you can join the team in London.

As a Freelance Content Marketing Manager, you’ll play an important role in further establishing our Haiilo brand in the UK and increasing our organic presence in this market.

Your responsibilities:

• Strategic planning of content activities and prioritization (incl. both written and video content)
• Monthly collaboration with external influencers on producing thought leadership content (blogs, social media quotes, ideation for video production)
• Managing the production of blogs and downloadable assets
• Collaboration with other brands working in the communications industry on producing partner content
• Writing website copies, landing pages, and blogs
• Planning and production of social media content to be used for our employee advocacy program and brand social media account

Who we’re looking for:

• 3+ years of experience in content production and working with social media
• Experience with tools like WordPress, Google Analytics, Salesforce, and Hubspot
• Strong writing skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding SEO is preferred
• Fluent English skills in both written and spoken

Haiilo

Title: Digital Content Manager

Direct Hire Opportunity

Sorry, unable to sponsor or work with a C2C arrangement

Onsite

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing two unique and complementary social media and blogging strategies for our corporate brand and C-suite. Your work will focus on strategies and work product designed to boost our public reputation and establish us as a thought leader in the alternative asset and financial services industries, while working to increase our online presence and engagement with the goal of directly improving our marketing and sales efforts.

Candidates must have excellent writing skills, a command of best practices and trends in social media marketing, and experience in blogging and social media to achieve business goals.

Experience in financial services will be given priority.

Requirements:

• 2+ years in a B2B or B2C corporate marketing environment, strong preference in the financial services industry
• Able to deliver strong written content
• Deeply knowledgeable of corporate social media and digital content best practices, including SEO
• B2B social media management experience with LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
• Audience and/or influencer engagement experience a plus!
• Experience with end-to-end blog management for a brand, including planning, writing, scheduling and posting – bonus points if you’ve worked in a regulated industry!
• Must have a portfolio of social media posts/campaigns to share and the ability to present the strategy used articulate results

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage corporate and C-suite content strategies
• Manage content production, approval, and deployment
• Drafting materials for social media posts, financial blogs, and thought leadership articles for C-suite management
• Monitor online reputation and develop response plans
• Develop ongoing calendar for scheduled social media posts, financial blogs, or other campaigns, etc.
• Develop regularly created reports and measure the success of marketing content campaigns
• Collaborate with various groups, including, Marketing, Originations, CEO/Executive teams, Legal, consultants, and others.

Elan Partners

About Sprig

Sprig is the product development lifecycle research platform and is on a mission to make experiences that matter. Companies use Sprig’s Concept and Usability Testing and In-Product Surveys to get research insights from users about new ideas, designs and prototypes, as well as currently available product experiences. Dropbox, Square, Opendoor and Loom trust Sprig to help them build better products.

Companies like Dropbox, Square, Opendoor, Loom and Shift all use Sprig to capture research insights from their users. To date, Sprig has raised $90M from Andreessen Horowitz, Accel, and First Round Capital.

More about our mission, values, and why it’s a great time to join us here.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We prioritize diversity within our team and value different perspectives, educational backgrounds, and life experiences. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

About the Role

We are seeking a Head of Content to lead the creation and execution of our content marketing strategy. The media landscape has changed: Companies no longer need to rely on traditional media and PR to generate brand awareness and share their message with their audience. Content is one of the critical components of our inbound motion and serves to increase awareness of Sprig, the problem we’re solving, and how we enable companies to build better products and grow more quickly. In the end, our content engine will help develop an engaged audience of brand advocates and ambassadors that will drive word of mouth for Sprig.

As a key member of our marketing team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a plan to drive brand awareness of and interest in Sprig among our primary buyers (product managers, designers, and user researchers) aligned with how they like to learn and buy software. You will be responsible for creating messaging and content that is simple, clear, and easy to understand, and for continuously improving and optimizing our content marketing efforts. You will also be expected to approach every challenge with a willingness to never settle for less than the best, and to be empathetic to the needs and challenges of our target audience.

This role is based in either San Francisco or New York City with one to two days working in office.

Your Impact

• Establish the content strategy and tone of voice for Sprig’s content––including the topics we should cover, the content formats we should produce, and the distribution channels we should focus on.
• Lead the creation of high-quality, engaging content that resonates with our target audience and drives brand awareness and demand
• Grow and manage our social media presence, engaging with our followers regularly, and work with our CEO and subject matter experts’ accounts.
• Secure and support speaking engagements, AMAs, guest blog posts, and podcast appearances for our CEO and subject-matter experts.
• Work collaboratively with our demand generation team to develop and modify content for paid social, paid partnerships, SEO, and other campaigns.
• Scale our influencer partnerships and leverage our influencer network to develop content for our brand channels.
• Collaborate with our product, sales, and marketing teams to ensure that content is aligned with our product positioning and messaging
• Analyze metrics and performance data to continually optimize our content marketing efforts
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in content marketing, and incorporate new ideas and approaches into our strategy
• Uphold our company values of simplicity, never settling, quickly iterating, and being empathetic in all aspects of your work

Your Strengths

• 10+ years of experience in content marketing, preferably in a B2B SaaS or technology company
• Strategy: You’re able to think big picture about the high level goals we are looking to achieve, and work backwards to develop a detailed plan to execute on those goals.
• Storytelling: You’re an exceptional storyteller. You love coming up with content ideas that will resonate with your audience and bringing those ideas to life.
• Writing: Blog posts, emails, social media promotions––whatever it is you’re skilled in coming up with the right words to promote a message. You have exceptional proofreading, editing, and writing skills.
• Cross-Functional: You’re able to work cross-functionally and maintain consistent communication across team and departments.
• Organizational: You have great project management, organizational, and planning skills.
• Analytical: You enjoy tying the work that you do to results.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Employee Equity
• 401K Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Additional Wellbeing Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Hardware & Software
• Work from Home Equipment Stipend
• Professional Development Stipend
• Flexible Work Options
• Access to Sprig Offices
• Company Events

Employee Pay Disclosure

The base salary range for this full-time position is $170,000 -$190,000 + Equity + Benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all locations (San Francisco, CA; New York, NY). Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your Recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity or benefits.

Sprig

We are growing and looking to hire a Full time Assistant Beauty copy writer to our growing team and company.

In the role you will research, write, and edit beauty and style articles for our new e-zine Beauty. Reporting to the Editor in Charge of content, the ideal candidate is passionate about beauty and fashion and write compelling copy for a variety of brand needs. This role will be an amazing opportunity to help build our empowering and inspiring beauty and style platform as a contributor.

Job Description:

• Pitch, write, and edit original content, including evergreen articles, ecommerce and on trend news
• Create content that engages and empowers with lively headlines and on-trend topics.
• Source industry experts to provide background information and excerpts for roundups, reviews, and how-to articles
• Research and write educational and inspirational beauty articles, including service-driven how-to’s, brand features, buying guides, and more
• Write compelling copy for a variety of brand needs: packaging, retail signage, in-store and educational collateral, web product page content for brand site, FAQ, paid media, video/film scripts, social media, press mailers, and emails
• Use your knowledge of SEO and content development to maximize discoverability for organic search, social media and other platforms
• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines

Qualifications

• Strong passion and knowledge of beauty products
• Familiarity with digital publishing
• Excellent writing, proofreading, fact-checking, and editing skills
• Ability to tell stories through engaging copy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with SEO best practices
• Experience with content management platforms; WordPress preferred.
• Bachelors in Journalism, Advertising, Marketing, or related field
• Ability to communicate a brand voice
• Can work both independently and collaboratively
• 2-3 years writing experience at an online publisher, ideally in the beauty space

Resumes to : [email protected]

Engage Partners Inc.

Job Title: Manager of Digital Content

Apply at https://www.houstongrandopera.org/employment-and-auditions/

About the Houston Grand Opera:

We believe in the power of bringing people together and building community through presenting world-class art – for all. We encourage you to leave everything you know about opera behind to be swept away by the beauty and heartache of the human story through amazing music and voice. Join our award-winning opera company to have the opportunity to enrich the lives of our community.

Commitment to Equity, Access and Belonging

Houston Grand Opera creates profoundly enriching experiences for our diverse audiences and clearly defines and positively promotes the HGO brand. We have intentionally created an inclusive culture where everyone has a seat at the table. This allows us to leverage the diverse experience of our talented and amazing artists and professionals who support Houston Grand Opera. Through honest and supportive discussion, our Equity, Access and Belonging committee makes recommendations to our executive leadership on operations and fulfilling our mission and strategic focus. The result is award winning opera that is available to every Houstonian and beyond.

Why Join Us

Houston Grand Opera offers employees the opportunity to be a part of a world-renowned opera house, work in the beautiful Wortham Theater in downtown Houston, and enrich our beautiful city on the bayou through art and community outreach. We offer full -time employees:

• Competitive and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life, short term disability and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible paid holidays that employees can tailor to their personal life
• 403b retirement plan
• Flexible work schedule including remote work when possible
• Complimentary opera tickets
• Competitive pay based on experience

SUMMARY

Oversee the digital and social media platforms and strategy for the organization ensuring consistent brand presentation, appropriate message prioritization, accurate information and delivery on revenue and engagement goals.

Develop process for gathering content ideas from across the organization and work with Director of Marketing to prioritize, deploy appropriate resources for capture/creation and showcase through digital and social mediums.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the organization’s brand marketing efforts and strategic priorities with compelling storytelling and content generation. Effort will require collaboration with various departments including artistic, community and learning, philanthropy, ticket sales/service and others. Content should be strategically developed for cross-platform utilization.
• Manage website ensuring navigation is customer-friendly and all information is presented intuitively. Dedicated effort should be given to maintaining up-to-date and accurate information while working with departments across the organization to proofread and update. Research, write and edit content for web pages as

needed.

• Manage outside web developers and digital agencies, internal and external Tessitura resources, and other stakeholders to ensure proper functionality of website; troubleshoot any obstacles with vendors and the internal team
• Content strategy and digital channels should be maximized for revenue generation, including purchasing paths and e-commerce solutions on the website and digital and social activities that generate new leads, ticket sales, and renewals.
• Social media strategy should include tactics for growing audiences and generating engagement from followers. Demonstrate understanding of unique audiences and opportunities per platform. Create, maintain and communicate the calendar of activity. Personally contribute to coverage and content as needed.
• Videography strategy should include capturing footage and packaging appropriately to reach goals. Ensure quality-control in all elements including lighting, sound, graphics, etc. Develop process for pre-production meetings to ensure all variables and objectives have been established. Support video needs throughout organization, including liaising with freelance or agency videographers when needed. Provide guidance for organizational efforts that include videography including production livestreams.
• Use all mediums to better understand and serve our audience and customer base. Provide appropriate customer service and conversational interaction with audience.
• Support marketing teams with input on SEO/SEM, database and email marketing, and paid social media and display advertising campaigns. Develop strategy for entire organization including community and learning, special events, production and artistic, and philanthropy
• Provide consistent analysis of audience behaviors and content performance. Deploy strategies to reach annual goals and make organizational impact. Implement and monitor analytics for all digital efforts
• Regularly bring innovative, new digital marketing methods, channels, and ideas to the table to solve organizational and customer challenges and generate new revenue. Serve as quality control and best practices manager for digital assets across the organization.
• Based on specific skillset, personally contribute to content creation when needed by shooting/producing videos, providing live social media coverage, capture photographs, design artwork/graphics or write/edit content.
• Collaboration with various departments (IT, Finance) to ensure platforms are complying with appropriate regulations.
• Supervise team members including Social Media Coordinator and Videographer. Provide mentorship and guidance. Develop procedures that assist with prioritizing, scheduling, and meeting deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience required, staff management experience a plus.
• Must be proficient in Google Marketing Platform, including Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google My Business, and Google Ads. Certifications are a plus. Experience with an e-commerce brand or non-profit organization with online payment collection is ideal.
• Must have some knowledge in website CMS platforms and website management, along with CRM (customer relationship management) database integration. Tessitura experience is ideal.
• Understands website metrics and best practices for search engine optimization, campaign marketing and paid advertising, website user and customer experience. Project management skills are a must.
• Deep knowledge of a wide variety of social media platforms and activities, including an understanding of how to engage, listen and monitor communities in each. Knowledge and understanding of paid vs. organic social media and content strategies.
• Must be available to work some nights and weekends.

SPECIAL JOB CHARACTERISTICS

Must thrive in a fast-paced group setting, be highly organized and efficiency-driven. Self-motivator with analytical problem-solving abilities; confident, experienced decision maker. Detail-oriented individual with attention to process; sound judgment abilities; successful customer service professional; ability to manage up, down and laterally; high level of personal and professional ethics.

PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Downtown parking may require fees.

Houston Grand Opera is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or other status protected by law or regulation.

HGO employees are required to comply with HGO’s Workplace Safety Protocols, including our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, that are in place at the time of service when an offer of employment is made. If an offer of employment is extended, applicants will immediately provide HGO with proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a fully supported petition for exemption due to a qualifying disability or sincerely held religious belief.

Houston Grand Opera

Seattle Met seeks an Editor in Chief / Director of Content to continue moving our award-winning magazine and robust website into a firmly digital-first future. We’re looking for an empathetic leader with a strong editorial vision—someone who finds joy in creating smart, witty lifestyle journalism for a sophisticated audience in one of the most fascinating cities in America.

Our ideal candidate is someone who matches Seattle Met’s dedication to local storytelling and high standards of journalism. We are a small, highly collaborative staff who work hard to balance our readers’ needs, commercial viability, and our own commitment to beautiful visuals and the craft of writing.

Although this role can accommodate hybrid or remote work, the Editor in Chief / Director of Content should be based in the Seattle area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Guide editorial strategy across existing and emerging platforms, with a particular emphasis on digital
• Develop Seattle Met’s editorial calendar, working with the team to maintain editorial quality, meet deadlines, and balance resources
• Editing, writing, and proofreading as needed; we all wear multiple hats, including the EIC
• Manage editorial team, ensuring clear communication, expectations, and collaboration
• Set and maintain editorial standards
• Grow editorial direction as new business initiatives arise, including e-commerce, video, and social platforms
• Manage annual editorial budget and ensure invoices are submitted in a timely manner
• Collaborate across editorial divisions and markets
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years or more of journalism experience, particularly in the digital and emerging media space
• Experience managing an editorial team
• Strong editing, writing, and storytelling skills
• Familiarity with SEO and creative formats in digital publishing
• Attention to detail, with an eye for accuracy
• High journalistic and personal ethics
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

The base compensation range for this role is $80K-$100K. The annual/hourly pay range displayed serves as a good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum base pay range for this role. Compensation for the role will be based on a number of different factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience.

Seattle Met is an Equal Opportunity Employer and bases all hiring and employment decisions solely upon an individual’s qualifications relating to the requirements of the position for which they are being considered, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap or disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. All are encouraged to apply. Should you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please email [email protected] with the subject line “Accommodation Request – Seattle Met – Editor in Chief”.

Seattle Met