Food and Beverage Editor

SmartBrief

(Washington, District of Columbia)
Full Time
Job Posting Details
About SmartBrief
Serving over 5 million senior executives, thought leaders, and industry professionals, SmartBrief is the leading online publisher of targeted business news and information by industry. By combining technology and editorial expertise, SmartBrief filters thousands of sources daily to deliver the most relevant industry news in partnership with more than 180 trade associations, professional societies, nonprofits and corporate entities.
Summary
Seeking food and beverage expert to edit daily content Are you a journalist with experience covering the food and beverage sector? Do you love to discuss the latest trends and developments in all major facets of food and beverage? Are you accustomed to meeting multiple daily deadlines? Then we can't wait to hear from you. SmartBrief is seeking a full-time editor to create e-mail newsletters that summarize news about the food and beverage sector. The role also involves maintaining a blog that publishes original content about food and beverage trends and issues, as well as promoting that blog. Candidates would need to be available to start as early as 6 a.m. ET Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate has a news background focused on food and beverage, has written professionally about food and beverage news and trends for at least 5 years, and can meet multiple daily deadlines with ease. You should also be comfortable using social tools, including Twitter, to help promote your work. Applicants will be asked to complete timed writing and editing tests. The position is located on-site in D.C.
Responsibilities
* Edit and manage e-newsletters covering food and beverage * Edit summaries for grammar, style and tone for a particular audience * Manage a blog, including contributors and promotion, with daily content * Use online publishing tools to create e-mail newsletters and other content * Manage relationships with associations, corporations and other business clients as well as content providers * Meet deadlines as given and manage multiple deadlines or projects as needed * Maintain accuracy in all written publications
Ideal Candidate
* Publishing experience, covering food and beverage news for at least five years * Proven editing skills * Ability to edit quickly and accurately on deadline, starting at 6 a.m. ET, Monday through Friday * Experience managing a blog or online publication, including soliciting and editing guest contributors * Expertise with social networks, especially Twitter * Sophisticated understanding of how to find news and information on the Web * Knowledge of Associated Press style * Strong interpersonal and communications skills
Compensation and Working Conditions
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