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A friend of mine is looking for an Editor to run such a site. These are the skills they are looking or:
Essential
Journalist with senior-level experience in consumer and (preferably) customer magazines.
Proven talent for editorial production - sub-editing, rewriting, page-proofing - and setting a consistent 'tone of voice'.
Portfolio of original published articles demonstrating original writing ability in accessible style, adaptable to different consumer audiences.
Proven experience in editorial planning and commissioning.
Up-to-date knowledge of media law and editorial best practices.
Proven business management experience including budgeting, contract management, rights purchase etc.
Wide-ranging subject experience proving ability to rapidly master new fields of knowledge.
Desirable
Strong contact book within music and men's lifestyle spheres.
Experience of writing and editing for the web.
Experience of web content management systems (not necessarily TeamSite) Wide-ranging interest in (and knowledge) of music and musicians.
Awareness and understanding of issues and developments in medicine and life sciences.
Technical aptitude for HTML, digital imaging, database design etc. Experience of brand communications via PR or customer publishing, to communicate product benefits and values appealingly but subtly for a consumer audience.
Based London, currently freelance with no ongoing commitments.
Management experience.
Experienced PC user and IT literate
Personal Skills
Very organised
Good time management skills
Flexible resource provision
Responsive to short-notice requirements and situation changes Experienced team player, good sense of humour etc.
I'm not entirely comfy with posting contact or salary details here, so if you are interested PM me and I'll give you them. |
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