Editorial Assistant

Editorial Assistant, Publications

Status: FULL TIME – NON-EXEMPT

Reports to: VP, Content and Editor in Chief

Location – Hybrid (at least 3 days in office currently; subject to change)

Applicant must reside in Los Angeles metro area      

 

***THE TELEVISION ACADEMY IS A MANDATORY VACCINATION EMPLOYER***

 

Summary of Position

The Editorial Assistant provides support to the entire emmy publications staff. Duties include assistance with editorial, advertising, subscriptions, content production and general administration for print and digital.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

Editorial

• Attends editorial planning meetings.
• Conducts editorial research and provides fact-checking and proofreading as needed.
• Sources images from networks, Invision or other press sites. 
• Compiles photo and fashion credits. 
• Retrieves and provides content from the Digital Asset Management system.
• Researches talent representation; contacts publicists and other media reps. 
• Circulates galleys for pre-publication review. 

 

Advertising

• Adds individuals to the comp list and mails out copies of the magazine as needed.
• Gathers and sends proofs to printer before production of each issue.

Subscriptions

• Maintains subscriptions and processes sales of subscriptions and single issues for Academy members and nonmembers.
• Responds to inquiries from subscribers regarding missing issues.
• Provides subscription figures of mailing list to editors.
• Mails subscription renewal notices.
• Creates comp list prior to mailing of each issue.
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Administrative

• Processes billing and other department paperwork.
• Tracks publications invoicing in Excel.
• Responds to phone and email queries.
• Distributes magazines and programs throughout the Academy as needed.
• Other general office tasks as needed (photocopying, maintaining supplies, etc.)

Digital

• Supports Print and Digital Content Editor in posting new content to Emmys.com as needed.
• Edits and writes copy across a range of areas: captions, meta descriptions, etc.
• Adapts emmy magazine content for publication on digital platforms.

 

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree in English, Journalism or related field
• Some editorial experience (may include internships) in publishing, media, public relations or related field.
• Interest in, and knowledge of, the television industry, including key companies, VIPs and trends in broadcast, cable and digital media.
• Strong writing, researching, reasoning and basic math skills. 
• Detail-oriented and dedicated to accuracy.
• Self-motivated, with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Able to work independently and contribute to a team.
• Excellent customer-service skills, with professional phone and email manner.
• Familiarity with content management systems a plus.
• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop a plus.
• Available to work evenings and/or weekends if required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Available to work evenings and/or weekends if required.

 

Personal and Professional Characteristics

• Positive attitude and responsive manner
• Flexibility amid changing priorities and assignments.
• Team player with positive, proactive, problem-solving attitude.
• Detail-oriented and dedicated to accuracy.
• Able to work independently and contribute to a team.
• Self-motivated, with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.

Disclaimer: This description should not be construed to contain every function or responsibility. At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.

Compensation

The salary rate for this position is $24 – $26 per hour ($50,000 – $54,000 annually). Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; pension plan, optional retirement plan; flexible spending accounts; generous vacation, sick and personal days; and much more.  

About Us

The Television Academy, based in the NoHo Arts District in North Hollywood, California, is a nonprofit organization devoted to celebrating and empowering storytellers to push the boundaries of what Television can be. The only major organization fully representing the television and broadband screen entertainment industry, it is made up of over 20,000 members, representing 31 professional peer groups, including performers, directors, producers, art directors and various other artisans, technicians, and executives.

The Television Academy recognizes excellence among its peers with the Emmy award, culminating in the Primetime Emmy Awards telecast each fall. The Television Academy also produces several other awards shows and a variety of activities and events for its members throughout the year. These events are featured across the Academy’s digital platforms and in its award-winning emmy magazine.

Only qualified applicants that submit a resume with cover letter to [email protected] will be considered.

At the Television Academy, we believe in and support workplace diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. It is our belief that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, family care status, sexual orientation, and beliefs. If you have the skills, the passion to make an impact in the television industry and enjoy an enthusiastic work environment where differences of opinion and diverse backgrounds are respected and welcomed, then we want to hear from you!

Academy of Television Arts & Sciences