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Assignment Editor Job at Omaha Magazine in Omaha

Omaha Magazine, Omaha, NE, United States, 68197

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Position: Assignment Editor

Omaha Publications is the area leader in arts/culture and lifestyle publishing, telling the city’s stories in several publications, including Omaha Magazine, OmahaHome, FamilyGuide, and B2B.

This position is a great chance to start a career in magazine production. Omaha Publications is seeking an assignment editor. This is an entry-level position that is perfect for a recent graduate or someone who wants a career change.

This position works closely with the editor-in-chief. Qualified candidates are expected to be reliable, detail-oriented, and curious. Knowledge of Omaha’s arts, entertainment, and cultural scene is preferred.

Responsibilities:

  1. Assigning all stories as directed by the editor-in-chief
  2. Maintaining relationships with the writers and assisting in procuring new, qualified writers
  3. Assisting with planning stories
  4. Assisting with contacting subjects
  5. Editing and fact-checking stories
  6. Assisting with proofreading stories
  7. Writing articles for publication in print and online
  8. Writing specialty content, including newsletters and online-only stories
  9. Other duties as assigned

Hours:

Full-time, 40+ hours per week. In-office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break.

Requirements:

  1. Degree in journalism, communications, English, or equivalent experience
  2. Candidates must be self-starters, able to work at a fast and accurate pace, with an ability to adhere to deadlines.
  3. Experience with a word processing program such as Pages or Microsoft Word

Preferred:

  1. One year of editorial experience at a publication, such as a school newspaper or organizational newsletter
  2. Experience with Adobe Suite, particularly InCopy
  3. Experience with video reels such as FB Live

To apply: Please email a resume and three to five writing samples to the publisher (todd@omahapublications.com)

Seniority level:

Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries:

Book and Periodical Publishing

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