Shelby American, Inc. is hiring: Editor in West Des Moines

Description

This position is responsible for researching, writing, and editing for magazine, digital and web-based content as assigned by the Project Director. In addition, a strong understanding of English grammar is required to markup proofs for change. The Editor will work with the Project Director to maintain deadlines and achieve client expectations.

Content includes food, lifestyle, beauty, pet care, health and wellness, faith, money management, crafts, flowers, decor and more.

Requirements

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Edit and review content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency
• Mark proofs for changes, ensuring company and client style is followed
• Optimize content for search engines and social media platforms
• Write and develop concepts that effectively tell a story and communicate our client’s message
• Research trends, brainstorm, and look up digital content inspiration ideas to pitch to client
• Create relevant online and social media content topics to reach target followers and customers
• Monitor trends in social media tools, applications, channels, design, and strategy
• Work in a collaborative manner to meet client deadlines and efficiently manage workflow
• Maintain a positive can-do attitude and support that attitude among other co-workers
• Attend progress meetings to help brainstorm ideas and report on work progress
• Remain up-to-date on digital trends and emerging platforms including insights into cultural trends and target audiences

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, or related field
• Minimum: 2 years’ experience in the editorial field
• Display in-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and how each platform can be used in different scenarios and purposes, knowledge of best practices, trends, and algorithms
• Solid knowledge of SEO, keyword research, and Google Analytics; experience analyzing SEO metrics
• In addition to text, work includes recipes, charts, captions and other devices
• Solid knowledge of English grammar
• Skilled in using reference resources
• General cooking and food knowledge preferred
• Basic understanding of Adobe Creative Suite preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent copywriting, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Highly motivated with ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and desire to work on a collaborative team with high standards
• Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills; able to balance multiple priorities and demands simultaneously
• Maintains a positive attitude, even while working under pressure in an environment where job demands are constantly changing
• Must have knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with standard style guides, such as the Chicago Manual