225 Digital Staff Writer
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Job Location:
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
225 Magazine the leading lifestyle magazine for the Baton Rouge area is seeking a Digital Staff Writer to help tell stories with a digital-first multimedia-focused approach.
Key responsibilities:
Key responsibilities:
- Writing articles for the daily e-newsletter and print issues; articles will range from brief items to larger features
- Collaborating with the225editorial team to develop story ideas for the daily e-newsletter and monthly print issues
- Sharing in editing producing and scheduling duties for daily e-newsletter
- Writing creating and narrating original content for social media with an emphasis on original videos for TikTok and Instagram
- Managing social media accounts including curating and editing daily posts and replying to messages
- Tracking social media and digital analytics to determine the stories that most engage readers
- Attending restaurant and business openings community events and magazine photo shoots to capture video
- Proofreading articles for each print issue
Minimum role requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Journalism Media Communications or other relevant field
- 1-3 years of experience as a writer or digital contributor for a magazine news publication or brand
- Strong writing organizational and interpersonal skills
- Experience working with social media and a deep understanding of how social media platforms work
- Ability to multitask and produce high-quality content in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment
- Awareness of and willingness to embrace digital and social media trends
- Commitment to accuracy and the ethical principles that guide excellence in journalism
- Collaborative spirit and desire to work to high standards
- Experience with WordPress and Adobe InCopy is a plus
Please submit cover letter resume and three writing samples.
225is a lifestyle brand that covers people places food events and culture in the Baton Rouge area. This free news source publishes content in an award-winning monthly print magazine on in a daily e-newsletter and on Instagram Facebook Twitter and LinkedIn. Established in 2005225is focused on helping residents of the area explore and connect with the community.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Photography
- Proofreading
- Fact check
- Interviewing
- AP Style
- Journalism
- SEO
- Copywriting
- Creative Writing
- Wordpress
- Blogging
- Writing Skills
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