[Hiring] Associate Editor @Kroenke Sports & Entertainment

Role Description

As the Associate Editor of North American Whitetail, you will oversee the department editing and associated correspondence for the Florida Sportsman Magazine.

• Manage Field Editors
• Receive copy by monthly deadline and ready it for print
• Identify and develop new Field Editors as needed
• Serve as Editorial Department point of contact for Digital Editor and Social Media Manager
• Work with existing team of contributors on developing how-to articles of 600-700 words, with images (average of 5 columns per issue)
• Correspond with cooking columnist on recipes and seasonal topics
• Receive and file press releases; prepare 3-4 short items with photo per issue
• Department editing (short form pieces) for Special Interest Publications
• Contribute monthly feature article to the magazine and Special Interest Publications
• Attend industry functions as needed
• Mac In-Design Editing work – cutting copy, captions, proofing as needed
• Write Table of Contents, sidebars, and other supporting matter in each issue as needed
• Attend ICAST, Miami Boat Show, and other industry functions as delegated

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in field, preferably in English or Journalism, but strong writing skills are more important than subject

Requirements

• Aptitude with still photography and basic video (GoPro, DSLR, etc.)
• Strong competency with Mac OS (and MS Office – Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• Familiarity with Adobe In-Design
• Knowledgeable in fishing
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate professionalism
• Ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to work independently & in a group setting and demonstrate good judgment skills
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to changing environments

Benefits

• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)
• 401K plan