Editorial Assistant

Description:

Roles + Responsibilities:

Print

• Writes regularly for print magazine, guides and other content, as needed
• Helps copyedit, factcheck and format all print content
• Keeps a pulse on local news and happenings to support the magazine’s content curation
• Helps cull through pitches and story ideas from PR and other magazine connections
• Reports to Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief on all facets of the editorial process, from brainstorming and researching ideas to developing themes for upcoming issues and guides
• Supports all production week needs for the print magazine in support of the Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor and Graphic Designer
• Supports post-production tasks, such as issue announcements on social media, reaching out to interviewees and making sure all content lives in digital form in a timely manner

Digital

• Writes regularly for the website, and helps edit, format, schedule and publish all pieces
• Posts to Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts, and IG Stories
• Adds daily to the events calendar, keeping it up-to-date and robust
• Adds regularly to photo galleries, sometimes aiding by taking photos at events (taking Covid into consideration)
• Helps research, write and edit content in expansion markets (Jacksonville, Florida and Phoenix, Arizona)

Other Comms // Media

• Supports Managing Editor in day-to-day management of quarterly interns
• Helps Managing Editor with distribution routes and processes for monthly magazine and guides
• Supports client-facing projects by writing and editing advertorial content as needed  
• Edits content for marketing, sales and events as needed
• Supports Graphic Designer with editorial emails
• Completes administrative projects, such as mailing out copies of the magazine to the distribution list and organizing and archiving points of contact from each issue
• Represents the magazine by regularly attending events and networking opportunities (taking Covid into consideration)

Requirements:

• Strong experience in journalism, communications or another related field
• Has published clips or relevant writing samples from the past year
• Strong copyediting skills (AP style knowledge preferred)
• Passion for and understanding of the digital media landscape, including various social media platforms
• Willingness to work longer hours during production week
• Experience in a deadline-driven environment
• Exceptional written/ verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Strong work ethic, entrepreneurial hustle and desire to improve skillset
• Photo and multimedia (video, etc.) skills preferred but not required

Note: Salary range commensurate with experience.

About Us:

District Fray Magazine is a lifestyle and entertainment publication focused on all facets of modern life in the D.C. area with an emphasis on hyperlocal happenings. We highlight the voices in the District keeping their fingers on the pulse of what makes our city vibrant and unique. Our goal is to be a go-to source that Washingtonians can rely on to stay in the know about what to do in and around the city through the lens of inclusive, eclectic and objective content. Read our content at www.districtfray.com and follow us on social media @districtfray.

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