Magazine Editor - Contract - Baytown TX
Company: City Lifestyle
Location: Baytown
Posted on: May 9, 2022
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Job Description:
Baytown City Lifestyle produces a community-based magazine on a
monthly basis. The magazine is for, by, and about the residents of
each community. We focus on beautiful homes in the neighborhood,
fresh local restaurants, events going on, local places of interest,
and much more. City Lifestyle was founded in 2009 with our first
publication, Leawood Lifestyle. Since then we have taken the
process that brought us success and created a franchise model that
invites entrepreneurs to start premium community-focused magazines
in their areas. We---re currently publishing 100 hyper-local
magazines all over the country and we---re excited to be coming to
your area As an independent publisher for Lifestyle, we are looking
for a local editor/content creator that is responsible for managing
the editorial themes for Baytown Lifestyle. This person will have a
variety of responsibilities. You MUST live within 10 miles of
Baytown TX. Please do not apply if you do not meet this
qualification. Most content creators work, on average, 20 hours a
month. The position is responsible for supervising the magazine---s
freelancer---s writers and photographers as well as organizing all
editorial content for the monthly publication. Major
Responsibilities: Plans and assigns Photography/Editorial for all
issues. Ensures all photography/editorial meets defined
specifications, including deadline and style. Manages relationships
with freelance contractors (writers and photographers). Keeps track
of payments due to freelance contractors. Submits this information
to the publisher monthly. Key Characteristics: Organized Works well
with a team Knows the importance of deadlines Outgoing What to
Expect: Managing content on a monthly basis and assigning freelance
work or completing articles yourself. Partnership with local
photographers and freelance writers to assign and ensure that the
creative direction of a previously determined layout can be
completed via word count specifications and photographic elements A
byline in print and online and masthead recognition Working with
the local publisher to assure that the magazine content is
successful and hits the target demographic of readers and
advertisers. The opportunity to write about a variety of local and
inspiring content including new eateries, unique events, hometown
celebrities, charitable organizations, fun experiences, and more.
The opportunity to work with local vendors to create beautiful
styled shoots and eye-catching imagery Monthly support with our
corporate office is provided and guidance on content creation is
supplied. Qualifications and Requirements: Residence in the Baytown
area. This is a must. Experience in writing, creating content or
visually creative work and leadership skills A professional and
personable demeanor as you represent the publication during
interviews and community research Robust organizational skills as
our deadlines are very strict in order to create the high-quality
publications that we do on a monthly basis This is a contract
position that can be done from your home. If you are a creative
thinker that is organized and loves your community, please send
your resume. We look forward to hearing from you
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