Specific Responsibilities:
* Review About.com GuideSites regularly to judge quality of content and user experience.
* Work with Guides (freelance writers) and the editorial staff to improve content quality and audience metrics, including pageviews, frequency and duration.
* Develop and maintain good working relationships with Guides and troubleshoot editorial issues while fostering a cooperative team atmosphere within assigned topic areas.
* Write site descriptions for new/unguided sites; work with Content Development team to recruit and hire new Guides.
* Create and implement editorial calendars for effective creation and promotion of content in News, People and Religion Channels.
* Work in conjunction with manager to identify future trends and gaps in coverage in current taxonomy; recommend new GuideSites or potential content partnerships.
* Track metrics that demonstrate improvements in content quality (uniques, user frequency / duration.)
* Track competitive landscape and identify potential risks or opportunities for About.com.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree
* 1-2 years experience creating or editing online content.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Strong online communication skills via email, forums and other methods.
* Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment and familiarize yourself with new topics quickly.
* Must be well-versed in current Web trends and concepts.
* Experience working with freelance writers or independent contractors a strong plus.