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Job Location:
Southampton, NY - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 65000 - 85000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Dans Papers seeks an editor to manage one of the most iconic media brands in the nation. Now celebrating 65 years of serving the Hamptons Dans Papers is known for its coverage and commentary that is timely whimsical satirical entertaining and enlightening every day at and each week in Dans Papers. We feature a unique blend of wit and wisdom you wont find anywhere else.
Dans Papers has expanded under the ownership of Schneps Media to also publish monthly winter editions in both New York City and Palm Beach Florida. We seek to maintain our connection with readers who love our content across our print products website email newsletters social media channels podcasts and live events.
We are seeking an editor who understands the Hamptons market and our super-affluent readers. We are less hard news and more entertainment focused on the people places experiences and happenings taking place in the Hamptons Manhattan and Palm Beach. One of our hallmark features and what we are certainly known for is artwork on our front cover and interviews with the respective artist.The summer season is when the Hamptons are in full swing. We need a creative manager who is on top of all the people and events taking place every day and evening. We want to entertain delight and surprise our readers across our platforms. This is an opportunity to be creative have fun and engage the community.
The editors biggest responsibilities will include assigning stories that need to be covered managing the full-time staff and freelancers in addition to working with graphic designers to get pages laid out for the weekly print publication. The ideal candidate is organized comfortable working under deadline a strong editor and lives in or near the Hamptons or on the North Fork.Requirements:
- Creative
- Engaged in the Hamptons communities particularly during the summer season
- Organized
- Strong leader
- Well-versed in print and digital media
- Strong editing skills
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree or higher
- 5 years of editorial leadership experience at a media outlet
- Capable of quickly coordinating coverage on tight deadlines
- Reliable transportation
- Must live on or near the East End
- Experience using WordPress InCopy Dropbox WeTransfers Google Drive and Photoshop or LightRoom retouching a plus but not required
This position requires weekend availability especially in summer. Compensation commensurate with experience and includes benefits. Please attach resume cover letter and salary requirements.
Key Skills
- Proofreading
- Taleo
- Content Management Systems
- Copy Editing
- Research Experience
- Journalism
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere
- Final Cut Pro
- Creative Writing
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
Schneps Media is an innovative local media company dedicated to being the leader in informing, entertaining and advocating for the communities we serve.
