| U.S. based
global media, publishing, broadcasting, sports and entertainment company
seeks an Editor-in-Charge to oversee all aspects of content, production
and delivery for their noted and high profile interactive properties.
Compensation
$200,000 to
$250,000 +
Summary
for Editor-in-Chief
We are seeking
an Editor-in-Chief to oversee all aspects of content production and event
coverage on the site.
The Editor-in-Chief
will manage the day-to-day production of all written content online including
scripts, editorial, blogs, headlines, promos, etc. We are looking for real
web management experience and enthusiasm for online media.
The Editor-in-Chief
will be responsible for the development of creative writing styles and
accompanying style guides. He/She will ensure continuity among the editorial
units and set the tone of those units accordingly. Additionally, the Editor-in-Chief
will be continually challenged with the differentiation of content, tone
and editorial among other production units including Television and Print.
Specifically,
the organization will be looking to the Editor-in-Chief to formulate content
plans. create and manage editorial schedules (both long and short term),
develop distinctive tone and voice for editorial packages and site sections,
manage the production of assignments from producers and partners through
the production shop, and manage the team of creative professionals. The
Editor-in-Chief will have a close working relationship with the Creative
Director (Information Architecture and Design), VP, Interactive, on-air
creative team, and the Magazines.
Detailed Work
Activities
Integrate other
creative resources and assets from Television and other writing teams
Supervise production
materials, activities and daily production processes
Implement staff
policies and manage full-time and freelance, contract staff
Interpret information
to formulate story ideas and execute in online friendly ways
Organize story
elements and coverage information beyond articles of text and pictures
Track metrics
that demonstrate improvements in content quality (unique, user frequency/duration)
and implement revisions to plan to achieve group goals
Identify interests
of site visitors and continually tailor product to their needs and expectations
Collaborate to
develop new interactive tools
Continually surprise
and delight fans with creativity and enhanced functionality
Supervise the
verification of facts: sources, and historical data
Supervise and
write headlines and promos while ensuring correct (or relevant) grammar,
punctuation or spelling
Follow copyright
laws to protect internal intellectual property and exposure in use of outside
intellectual property
Assemble criteria
for Junior writers as well as writing style guide
Interview and
hire writers and reporters or negotiate contracts, royalties, and payments
for authors or freelancers.
Develop story
or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
Review and approve
proofs submitted by composing room prior to publication production.
Confer with management
and editorial staff members regarding placement and emphasis of developing
news stories
Meet frequently
with artists, typesetters, layout personnel, marketing directors, and production
managers to discuss projects and resolve problems.
Verify facts,
dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
Monitor news-gathering
operations to ensure utilization of all news sources, such as press releases,
telephone contacts, radio, television, wire services, and other reporters.
Assign topics,
events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage.
Required Skills
and Experience
Knowledge of the
structure and content of the English language including the meaning and
spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Knowledge of web
and media production techniques including general communication, and dissemination
techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain
via interactive, written, and visual media.
Knowledge of principles
and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes
customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and
evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Keen eye for details
Strong commercial
and business sensibility
Deep understanding
of arid enthusiasm for professional sports
Highly collaborative
nature and spirit
Ability to meet
the needs of the firm as stated above by being present and available to
staff members
Ability to work
in conjunction with TV and special event schedules at varied hours and
days as required
A minimum of approximately
10 years of related experience
Bachelors or advanced
degree in related discipline
Contact
Mr. Tony Filson
President
Filcro Media
Staffing
521 Fifth
Avenue
New York,
NY 10175
Resume fax:
(212) 599-1023
Resume:
e-mail
Please attach your resume and leave
the words "Editor Sports" follow by your name in the subject
line of your e-mail. Thank you
Web address of this job: http://www.filcro.com/Interactive-Editor-In-Charge-Sports-TV.html |
