Job Description Summary
The Assistant Features and Entertainment Editor will support the Features and Entertainment Editor in managing and curating content features and entertainment. This role involves assisting with the planning assignment and editing of articles as well as helping to guide a team of writers.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities: Strategy and Planning: Assist in developing content strategy for the features section. Stay updated on cultural events trends and news to contribute content ideas. Editorial Oversight: Help assign articles to writers and ensure deadlines are met. Assist in editing articles for clarity accuracy and engagement. Provide constructive feedback to writers to help them improve their work. Write feature and entertainment articles 1 story per week unless otherwise communicated Support Team: Assist in conducting regular meetings to discuss content ideas review progress and provide feedback. Help recruit new contributors as needed. Attend weekly staff and editorial board meetings.
Required Qualifications
Background in journalism. Ability to maintain professionalism and uphold ethical reporting standards.