associate editor

Big Spaceship

<div>At Big Spaceship, we're explorers, not settlers. We partner with ambitious brands ready to venture into new territory, push creative boundaries, and lead rather than follow.
We're a full-service creative shop built for brands that want to break new ground. Our diverse team of entrepreneurial spirits, creative minds, and makers brings bold ideas to life for some of the world's most innovative and culturally connected brands. If you thrive on exploration, creative risk-taking, and charting new paths, you belong here.
This Associate Editor role requires a technically proficient and artistically skilled visual storyteller with collaboration and communication skills. The role requires a knowledge of video editing and motion graphics software and a desire to innovate and bring emerging techniques to projects. The ideal Editor/Animator will bring enthusiasm, creativity, and craftsmanship to the video elements of our client work, pitches, and internal projects.
Roles + Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Act as editing and animation resource on client video work</li><li>
Act as assistant editor and animator on internal initiatives like case studies and pitch videos</li><li>
Take direction from and collaborate with creative teams</li><li>
Organize and manage project files, assets, and media across editorial workflows</li><li>
Prep and build out Premiere and After Effects project files for production</li><li>
Translate scripts and briefs into edited pieces of video that clearly communicate the required messaging</li><li>
Participate in ideation of content for internal projects and client campaigns, leveraging understanding of visual storytelling, editing techniques, and motion graphic design</li><li>
Brainstorm with insight and empathy to help solve problems in awesome and compelling ways</li><li>
Work directly with Production counterparts to set and meet deadlines</li><li>
Keep the agency informed of trends in video post-production techniques, workflow and software innovations</li><li>
Help to grow the Studio&rsquo;s technical capabilities by collaborating with the Studio Manager to improve the facility and workflow</li></ul> 

Requirements 
<ul><li>
1-3 years of post-production, editing and animation experience</li><li>
Proficient in Premiere and After Effects</li><li>
Degree or equivalent experience in Design, Art, Filmmaking, Marketing, or a related field</li><li>
Understanding of visual storytelling, editing and animation techniques, and software</li><li>
Strong conceptual thinker and problem solver able to approach a script from several different angles and provide options to the directing individual or team</li><li>
A passion for digital culture and inventing solutions to tomorrow's challenges today</li><li>
Editing, design and animation skills</li><li>
Communication and presentation abilities</li><li>
The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines</li><li>
3D modeling, rigging, animation and rendering skills a plus</li></ul> 

Benefits 
The salary band for this role is $60-$70K. Where a prospective new hire's base salary will fall within this band depends on several factors including their qualifications and experience, the skill level required in the role, market rates, and the salaries of existing crew members at Big Spaceship within the same role to maintain equity.</div>

Associate Editor

<div>Responsible for writing and editing original content, including features and columns, and supporting the editorial team by managing the flow of materials within the department. This role travels to cover industry events as needed, ensures adherence to SME Media&rsquo;s style guidelines, and assists in the production of content for print and digital platforms.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:
<ul><li> Research, write and post feature articles and columns as assigned</li></ul>
<ul><li> Supports the editorial team by copy editing and managing the flow of materials among editorial, graphics, and marketing teams.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Assists Senior Editors in maintaining the website by publishing content, collaborating with authors, and supporting the site&rsquo;s overall design and functionality</li></ul>
<ul><li> Collaborates with Senior Editors to maintain the editorial calendar and ensure timely delivery of content</li></ul>
<ul><li> Places copy from contributing editors in InCopy. Style InCopy document</li></ul>
<ul><li> Writes Table of Contents/Connect &amp; Engage section for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine</li></ul>
<ul><li> Supports SME Media&rsquo;s social media strategy by posting and optimizing content to enhance audience engagement.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Compiles Product Previews for print and digital publications and platforms.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Proofs print-ready pages and collaborates with graphics to implement revisions.&quot;</li></ul>
<ul><li> Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> 
MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in journalism, Communications, English or related.</li><li>
At least one (1) year related work experience.</li><li>
Some related experience in editorial/publishing.</li><li>
Proficiency in standard word processing programs.</li><li>
Experience with content management systems and posting digital content preferred</li><li>
Familiarity with social media platforms and posting tools preferred</li><li>
Direct experience using Adobe InCopy preferred.</li><li>
Excellent copy-editing skills, written and verbal communications skills, organization, time management skills.</li><li>
Detail oriented.</li><li>
Team player.
</li><li>Able to work in a fast-paced, multi-task environment.</li></ul> 


KEY COMPETENCIES:

Core Competencies:
<ul><li>Communication and Collaboration</li><li>
Relationship Management</li><li>
Professionalism and Integrity</li><li>
Critical Thinking and Decision-Making</li><li>
Execution</li><li>
Initiative, Leadership, and Development</li></ul> 


Job Specific Competencies:
<ul><li>
Content development, technical writing, and editing proficiency</li><li>
Digital content optimization and awareness</li><li>
Communication and collaboration</li><li>
Attention to detail</li><li>
Adaptability and learning agility</li><li>
Project and time management</li></ul> 


WORKING CONDITIONS:
<ul><li>
Standard office environment</li><li>
Regular, in-person attendance required</li><li>
Primary office location: Southfield, MI</li><li>
Travel required, which may include domestic and occasional international trips for conferences, meetings, tradeshows, and events.</li><li>
May occasionally visit manufacturing facilities for research, events, or interviews, requiring adherence to safety protocols and appropriate attire.</li><li>
During travel, the role may require traversing large event spaces, standing for extended periods, or carrying materials such as promotional items or media kits (up to 25 pounds).</li></ul>
POSITION TITLE: Associate Editor 
DEPARTMENT: Editorial 
GROUP: Media 
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
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SME is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. Applicants must reside in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.</div> 
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The salary range for this position is $61,000 - $75,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications. Offers typically fall within this range based on individual qualifications and budget availability. In addition to base salary, SME offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) with company matching, generous paid time off and holidays, professional development and training opportunities, and additional wellness and work-life balance benefits. Certain positions may also be eligible for bonus/incentive compensation, subject to role and company policies.</div> 
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SME is currently unable to hire employees residing in California, Colorado, Oregon, or Washington.</div></div>

DDM Group

<div>Atlanta Black Star is seeking an Associate News Editor to support our fast-paced digital newsroom. This role is ideal for someone with prior newsroom or news production experience who thrives in a real-time environment and is eager to grow within a high-performing editorial team.
Reporting directly to the News Editor, this role will play a critical part in executing daily coverage, monitoring breaking news, editing and publishing stories, and helping move content quickly from idea to publication.
The ideal candidate is a strong writer and editor with sharp news judgment, a deep interest in current events, and the ability to operate with urgency in a high-volume news cycle.
This role offers a strong growth path for candidates looking to build a career in digital journalism and editorial leadership.</div>

Associate Editor (Digital)

Simon and Schuster Books

<div>
 Simon &amp; Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon &amp; Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon &amp; Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon &amp; Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon &amp; Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.
 
 
 Simon &amp; Schuster is seeking a highly organized and proactive Assistant/Associate Editor to support both a Publisher-at-Large/Editor and an Executive Editor within Scribner Books whose lists include some of today&rsquo;s most acclaimed and bestselling authors. This role is ideal for a publishing professional with strong editorial instincts, excellent judgment, and a strong interest in literary fiction including literary suspense.
 
 
 The Assistant/Associate will play a key role in managing the Stephen King frontlist and extensive backlist, ensuring seamless coordination across departments for ongoing publications, reprints, and promotional initiatives. The role also involves supporting an impressive roster of literary and nonfiction authors including
 
 Jennifer Egan, Anthony Doerr, Colm T&oacute;ib&iacute;n, Rachel Kushner, Andrew Solomon, Patricia Cornwell, Abigail Dean and Siddhartha Mukherjee
 
 , among others. The Associate Editor will act as a key liaison between editor, authors, and internal teams, including production, publicity, marketing and sales &ndash; and will help shepherd projects with care, precision, and an editorial sensibility.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities Include
 
 
 
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 Providing editorial and administrative support across all stages of the publishing process including drafting, updating, and maintaining tip sheets and related editorial materials
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 Managing schedules, materials, and approvals for frontlist and backlist titles
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 Preparing and reviewing contracts and internal documentation
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 Coordinating cross-departmental workflows to support publication, reprints, and promotions
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 Serving as a thoughtful, detail-oriented point of contact for authors and agents
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Minimum of 2&ndash;3 years of experience in book publishing, preferably in an editorial role or in close editorial support
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 Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
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 Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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 Ability to handle multiple priorities with poise, discretion, and a sense of urgency.
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 A deep commitment to supporting authors and a passion for great storytelling.
 
 
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 This is a hybrid role (at least 3 days in office/week), based out of NYC.
 
 
 
 Simon &amp; Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon &amp; Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon &amp; Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
 
 
 The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.
 
 
 Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon &amp; Schuster role will be employees of Simon &amp; Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.
</div>

Assistant/Associate Editor

Diamond Diaspora Media

<div>
 Atlanta Black Star is seeking an
 
 Associate News Editor
 
 to support our fast-paced digital newsroom. This role is ideal for someone with prior newsroom or news production experience who thrives in a real-time environment and is eager to grow within a high-performing editorial team.
 
 
 Reporting directly to the News Editor, this role will play a critical part in executing daily coverage, monitoring breaking news, editing and publishing stories, and helping move content quickly from idea to publication.
 
 
 The ideal candidate is a strong writer and editor with sharp news judgment, a deep interest in current events, and the ability to operate with urgency in a high-volume news cycle.
 
 
 This role offers a strong growth path for candidates looking to build a career in digital journalism and editorial leadership.
</div>

Northstar Travel Media, LLC

<div>Northstar Travel Group is the largest and most trusted B2B travel media and information company in the world. At Northstar, our mission is to be the leading global provider of trusted information and experiences for the audiences that drive the travel industry, while delivering innovative and high-performing marketing solutions to the businesses seeking to engage them.
Northstar Meetings Group is a division of Northstar Travel Group with a deep history of brands that serve a large and influential audience of business event professionals. The Meetings Group editorial team develops original content that informs, educates and engages this community, always with a focus on making meeting professionals&rsquo; jobs easier. We take pride in this content in all forms, whether we are writing news stories, how-to articles or destination guides; conducting research studies and analysis; developing and facilitating live webinars; posting on our social media platforms; collaborating on video projects or lining up sessions for our live events. Maintaining editorial integrity and producing high-quality content are always our ultimate goals.
We&rsquo;re looking to add a multitalented editor to our collaborative team, someone with a journalistic sense for storytelling and the skills to write engagingly, with clarity and accuracy, for a professional audience. Candidates should be comfortable writing for various platforms, whether for an online news story, newsletter, magazine feature or engaging social media post. A familiarity with the travel and event professions is a bonus, but you&rsquo;ll learn quickly from our seasoned team, and you&rsquo;ll have ample opportunity for travel and to experience industry events. This job will offer plenty of opportunities to grow or to specialize, given the diverse nature of content; if you have a knack for video or podcasting, for instance, or if you&rsquo;re a natural on camera or onstage, we&rsquo;ll ensure those skills are put to good use.
We encourage you to watch this informative video here to gain a deeper understanding of the responsibilities, expectations and opportunities associated with this exciting role! This will provide valuable insights into our company culture and the exciting projects you'll be working on.
This is a remote position and is open to candidates based in the United States. We also have an office in Rutherford, New Jersey, for those who favor being in an office a few days a week.
What You&rsquo;ll Do:<div><ul><li>
Write and edit about news, trends and hot-button issues for event professionals &mdash; which covers a wide range of topics, from travel to technology to geopolitics to business case studies</li><li>
Post compelling content to our social media channels</li><li>
Stay on top of your industry and geographical beats, ensuring we cover big news when it happens and developing relationships with the public relations and marketing people who promote those organizations or destinations</li><li>
Help to support our group&rsquo;s marketing initiatives for our events, research, awards and more</li><li>
Travel to various industry and Northstar Meetings Group events, representing Northstar and providing on-location coverage/content (and logistical support when needed)</li><li>
Eventually, develop and facilitate webinars on specific topics</li><li>
Collaborate with the editorial content team through frequent online meetings and stepping in to help wherever needed</li></ul></div>
What You Have:<div><ul><li>
2&ndash;4 years of professional editorial experience</li><li>
Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills</li><li>
Strong command of AP style</li><li>
Experience working within a CMS environment</li><li>
Solid understanding of SEO best practices</li><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office</li><li>
Ability to craft concise, engaging social media copy and familiarity with major platforms</li><li>
Excellent organizational skills and comfort managing multiple deadlines simultaneously</li><li>
Strong collaboration skills paired with the ability to drive projects independently</li><li>
Experience with podcasting and/or video production is a plus</li><li>
Knowledge of the travel and/or events industries is a plus</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree strongly preferred</li></ul></div>
Why Join Our Team:
Northstar Travel Group is a great place to work, learn and grow. We seek impressive individuals to contribute fresh ideas and strengthen our team in all departments and specialties. We welcome creativity, dedication, drive and passion and offer a fast-paced and fun environment, opportunity and work/life balance. Click here to view our Careers page.
Benefits:
We offer a wide variety of benefit plans, programs, and perks to ensure that our employees can choose the options right for them. Northstar contributes heavily toward insurance plan premiums and we provide a generous paid time off package. Our offerings are extensive, covering a wide range including a variety of health and dental plans, company-paid life insurance, 401k, and summer Fridays, to name just a few. The annual base salary range for this role is $60,000-$70,000 and is commensurate with experience.
Growth Opportunities:
From educational training and mentorship programs to industry conferences and events, Northstar Travel Group employees have a wide variety of opportunities for career growth and advancement. Traveling through career paths enables employees to achieve a fulfilling and rewarding career.
Diversity &amp; Inclusion:
At Northstar, we believe that our workforce should reflect the vast diversity of the cultures and communities that are experienced through travel. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, and we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, accessible and equitable culture and workplace. Our work is far from over &ndash; we continuously push to be better. We understand that diverse voices, points of view and contributions are at the heart of Northstar&rsquo;s success and impact.</div>

Create Music Group

<div>Flighthouse is a leading digital entertainment brand that pioneers innovative content for the next generation. As a powerhouse in the digital media landscape, Flighthouse leverages its extensive network on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to amplify and define culture. Our influencer marketing team is crucial in forging connections that resonate deeply with our audiences, ensuring that every campaign we execute not only reaches but also engages and inspires millions.
Flighthouse Media is a leading Gen Z digital media company and creative agency known for culturally fluent, social-first content across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. We work with the world&rsquo;s biggest entertainment brands and studios&mdash;including Paramount Pictures, Amazon MGM, Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, and Lionsgate&mdash;alongside major consumer brands. 
Job Summary
As an Associate Editor, you&rsquo;ll support the post-production team by editing social-first video content that feels native to Gen Z platforms. You&rsquo;ll work closely with Producers, Editors, and Designers to turn raw footage into polished, scroll-stopping edits that align with creative direction and client goals.
This role is ideal for an early-career editor who&rsquo;s hungry to learn, highly detail-oriented, and excited to grow quickly in a fast-paced, creative environment. 
Responsibilities<ul><li>
Edit social-first video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.</li><li>
Execute creative direction and notes from Producers, Editors, and Creative Leads.</li><li>
Apply basic color correction, audio balancing, captions, and finishing touches.</li><li>
Turn notes quickly and accurately while maintaining version control.</li><li>
Maintain organized project files, exports, and delivery structures.</li><li>
Collaborate with producers and account teams to ensure smooth handoffs.</li><li>
Stay up to date on social trends, editing styles, and Gen Z content formats.</li><li>
Assist with post-production troubleshooting and workflow improvements.</li><li>
Participate in monthly trainings with Production Manager to go over Adobe Suite organization best practices.</li><li>
Create a monthly audit presentation on key editing trends findings, and recommend ways to incorporate into future creative assets.</li><li>
Continue to grow in capabilities by enrolling in internet based creative classes, identified by your manager, paid for by Fighthouse.</li><li>
Other duties as assigned</li></ul>
Qualifications<ul><li>
1&ndash;2+ years of editing experience (professional, freelance, or academic).</li><li>
Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.</li><li>
Familiarity with TikTok and short-form storytelling conventions.</li><li>
Strong sense of pacing, rhythm, and comedic timing.</li><li>
Organized, communicative, and able to manage multiple deadlines.</li><li>
Interest in entertainment, film, television, and internet culture.</li><li>
After Effects, Photoshop, or CapCut experience is a plus.</li><li>
Portfolio or reel required (social-first work preferred).</li></ul>
Pay Scale<ul><li>
$19.23 - $22.11 per hour</li><li>
The final compensation within this range will be determined based on the candidate&rsquo;s experience, skills, and overall fit for the role.</li></ul>
Fair Chance Policy
In accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with criminal histories. We evaluate candidates based on their qualifications and the nature of the offense in relation to the job for which they are applying.</div>

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