Contributing Editor Job at Slugmag in Salt Lake City

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Now Hiring: Contributing Editor

SLUG Magazine is looking for a new, full-time employee to join our office team immediately!

Job Title: Contributing Editor

Department: Editorial

Reports to: Executive Editor, Junior Editor

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Editor and Junior Editor in coordinating a large volunteer team of freelance writers, photographers, designers and illustrators
• Edit and copy edit content for online and print publication; perform first reads for print and online documents; enter editorial changes to documents
• Research and curate suites of content for the monthly print issue of SLUG Magazine
• Work with Junior Editor to oversee Editorial Interns
• Coordinate Localized, SLUG Magazine’s monthly local music showcase
• Process publicist emails, press releases, music promos and more
• Note, log, correspond about and otherwise organize outside (local and nonlocal) submissions to the magazine
• Handle executing content for native and sponsored contracts
• Update and oversee event listings for SLUG Magazine’s Daily Calendar
• Work with Editorial and Community Development teams on e-newsletters, sponsored social media campaigns and other public communications
• Actively pitch and research potential editorial content
• Balance SLUG Magazine’s editorial standards with expected publishing schedules
• Assist other departments in editing and drafting copy
• Oversee and assist with social media posting of editorial content across all platforms
• Post and oversee posting of print and online content on SLUGMag.com
• Adhere to the code of journalism ethics as set by the Society of Professional Journalists
• Represent SLUG Magazine and actively reach out to the community at local events
• Be available to work occasional weekends or evenings in addition to full-time weekday schedule of 40 hours per week

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of magazine principles and SLUG Magazine’s brand
• Able to work under pressure to meet quick deadlines
• Passion for and familiarity with Utah’s local music and arts scenes and local businesses
• Familiarity with posting and scheduling on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter/X
• Maintain SLUG Magazine’s core values of quality and transparency
• Experienced and published writer
• Impeccable grammar and copy editing skills
• Knowledge of AP Style guidelines
• Working knowledge of Adobe CS6, WordPress, SEO a plus
• Must be available to work some occasional nights and weekends

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Leadership and team-building skills
• Strong work ethic and dependability
• Ability to work and self-start with little supervision
• Quick learner and adaptable
• Excellent attention to detail
• Quick and thorough reader
• Strong communication skills for in-person, telephone and online correspondence
• Must be able to receive and deliver constructive criticism
• Must manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities, goals and deadlines efficiently
• Solid comprehension of grammar and writing techniques
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Mental radar for effective writing/writing-based problem-solving skills
• Willing to work long hours when needed
• Ability to professionally represent SLUG Magazine, both on and off the clock

SLUG Magazine is an equal opportunity employer. SLUG Magazine will not discriminate and will take measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex. Individuals from all cultures and communities are encouraged to apply.

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