NY Assistant Editor job, Part-time Freelance
Overview: Startup arts and culture guide seeks an articulate,
cultured individual with a strong editorial background. The assistant
editor will edit 15-20 short event previews per workday, in addition to
writing a few such pieces from scratch taking on miscellaneous copy
assignments. The asst. editor will also be expected to participate in
office meetings, lending his or her unique background and insight to
company-wide issues.
Term/time commitment: The job starts immediately and runs
indefinitely. The editorial assistant will work roughly 1.5/week days at
our office. The editor-in-chief occasionally leaves town in 1-2 week
intervals, in which case the asst. editor must be open to taking on more
workdays.
• Job type: Freelance
• Industry: NYC culture, new media
• Start Date: Immediate
• Duration: Indefinite
• Hours: Typically 12-18 hrs/week
• Compensation: $20/hour
Experience:
Qualifications: Applicants must demonstrate sharp,
web-appropriate writing skills; be well-versed in at least one area of
NYC culture; have an innate sense for lively, balanced prose; have
ruthless fact-checking and proofreading skills; be comfortable with
constant deadlines; and communicate promptly and clearly with
editor-in-chief and other team members. The ideal candidate will have
2-3 years of editorial experience and/or a solid portfolio of published
writing.
How To Apply:
Please send the following to career@unveiledarts.com:
• Cover letter
• Résumé
• Unofficial transcript
• 3-5 brief writing samples (links are acceptable)
Email: career@unveiledarts.com