redpointmedia

redpointmedia

Editor, The Scene

Calgary, Alberta · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
InDesignProject ManagementAccountingPerformance ManagementWordPressPhotographyResearchCommunication

About the role

  • ensure the quality of the editorial content across all channels;
  • help to grow the business and represent the brand.
  • The role of Editor, The Scene, encompasses three main areas of responsibility:

Responsibilities

  • Pro-actively suggest changes to processes and procedures to help create efficiencies and improvements
  • Develop strategies to grow the publication, website and related sub-brands to support the goal of having bigger books with better content, cover to cover.
  • Work directly with the publisher to build and deepen community and partner relationships and to develop and support existing and new business.
  • Lead the editorial, creative and events teams to create new programs and events with revenue opportunities.

Requirements

  • Regular in-person team meetings and attendance at events are required.
  • As Editor of The Scene, you are passionate about the city's arts and culture scene and have the expertise to write, assign and edit content that celebrates and highlights it.
  • You are the person who is in the know when people ask, "What should I do tonight?" You have connections in Calgary's music, film, theatre, dance and festival scenes.
  • You are excited to grow a fairly new publication and to take on a wider role in the arts community.
  • You are highly curious and enjoy going out to share knowledge.
  • You have experience leading and managing a team, as well as working with freelance writers and graphic designers.
  • You can work efficiently under deadline pressure and are a collaborative team player.
  • a degree or diploma in journalism, communications or a related field, with three years of experience in the industry
  • Experience with event planning and project management is an asset.
  • Experience with WordPress, InDesign, LightRoom and project management software is also an asset.

Skills

  • Oversee the Seeker event database contractors.
  • Facilitate the sharing of event information across Seeker, Avenue and The Scene.
  • Ensure the teams have the resources that they need to do their work at the necessary level.
  • Proactively seek out new contributors and freelancers and respond to pitches.
  • Provide proactive as well as quarterly, and annual performance reviews as needed.

Compensation

  • Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Benefits

  • experience collaborating with graphic designers and art directors to ensure readability and brand vision

Company info

  • smart, professional and a lot of fun to work with
  • passionate about the quality of your work
  • interested in the city's arts and culture scene and excited to share the stories that highlight and celebrate conversations about what is going on and why it matters in Calgary
  • a self-starter who is reliable, consistent and can work to a deadline
  • curious about the world around you with a way of looking at concepts, trends and ideas from new and unexpected angles
  • dedicated to improving quality and concerned about the details
  • very organized, with exceptional time-management skills.
  • Our RedPoint package
  • As a creative company, RedPoint provides a stimulating, supportive work environment with a vibrant atmosphere.
  • We offer employees a flexible work schedule and competitive compensation.
  • Employees are encouraged to give back to the community and the industry and to pursue their professional development.
  • To apply for this position please submit your resume, a cover letter and an outline for an issue of The Scene that has 17 pages of editorial content explaining your story ideas and why you think they are a fit for our readership.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Work with partners including CJSW and Sled Island to represent the brand and participate in marketing opportunities such as recording weekly radio spots and introducing sponsor events.
  • Ensure that sales and sponsorship materials for The Scene are executed in a timely manner.

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