Posted On: June 3, 2011

Media-Related Job

Media Organization: Time Inc. Content Solutions

Company Description

Time Inc. Content Solutions is the custom publishing arm of Time Inc.

Job Description

Time Inc. Content Solutions, the custom-publishing division of Time Inc., is seeking an assistant editor to work on content primarily for financial-services clients. We are looking for someone extremely organized who possesses EXTRAORDINARY attention to detail, can work under deadline pressure, is a great multitasker, has good communication skills, can proactively manage a project and work well in a team.

Responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

trafficking copy to copy desk, fact-check department, and legal;
inputting changes from the copy desk, fact-check, legal, and the client, in both Word and InDesign
sending contracts to writers, tracking costs, and other administrative duties
Possibly uploading content to websites
Helping out with various side projects as assigned
responding to client requests in an efficient and courteous manner
acting as a liaison/working closely with our art teams, our account team, and the client

In this position, you will essentially act as a mini managing editor. You’ll be involved in all aspects of creating content, from pitching story ideas to layout to proofing final pages. Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and/or HTML is extremely helpful, but you can learn on the job. Interest in business topics is an added bonus, as is experience working with clients. You must have a professional demeanor and know how to communicate in a way that is clear and courteous both in face-to-face meetings, via phone and email.

Although writing opportunities will be limited (at least initially), we seek someone with solid writing and copy-edit skills, as you'll be managing a lot of copy changes. This is an hourly-based, permalancer-type position. Total hours per week are still being determined, but it would be in the 25 – 35 hour range.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume and clips to sarah_alger@timeinc.com.