Our client a global entertainment company is hiring for an Editorial Assistant to join their team in New York, New York. This is an initial 9-month onsite contract opportunity.
As the Editorial Assistant you will be supporting the Editorial team on projects with writing, research and brainstorming. As well as be responsible for a wide range of duties that will provide valuable exposure to different areas of the business.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supporting Editorial team on projects with writing, research and brainstorming
• Partnering with designers and video specialists to develop ideas that translate across multiple platforms - film, digital, social, experiential, print and OOH, for internal and external audiences
• Writing everything from taglines, headlines and social copy to short- and long-form content for a wide range of marketing touchpoints
• Ensuring brand voice, tone and narrative consistency across all materials
• Presenting creative concepts and rationale to internal stakeholders
• Conducting periodic industry analysis - i.e., trends in entertainment marketing, storytelling formats, fandom behavior and best-in-class creative - and translating it into presentations
• Creating content for department Slack channels
QUALIFICATIONS
• Innovative and creative, with an aptitude for big ideas and written executions
• Passion for the entertainment industry and strong knowledge of pop culture
• A portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and multi-platform campaign work
• Strong organizational, communication and presentation skills
• Proactive mindset; able to run with projects and yes-and assignments
• Detail-, deadline- and solutions-oriented
• Flexibility to write in multiple voices, depending on intended audience and platform
• Able to collaborate across the department and cross-functionally with members of other teams
• Comfortable receiving and providing creative feedback on projects, often in a group setting
• Knowledge of Mac operating system and experience with software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PPT; Keynote; Outlook; Slack
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
• 0-2 years of experience; recent graduates encouraged to apply
• Internship in marketing, advertising, media or related field a plus, but not required
• Writing experience required (can be via internships or in school)
• B.A. required (English, Advertising, Communications or Journalism major preferred)
