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| Publication or Company |
Prometheus Global Media |
| Job Title |
Associate Editor Billboard |
| Industry |
B2B Publishing, Entertainment, Internet/Online/New Media, Music |
| Salary |
Competitive |
| Benefits |
401K/403B, Dental, Health |
| Job Duration |
Full Time |
| Job Location |
New York, NY |
| Job Requirements |
Billboard is seeking an Associate Editor for its New York office. This individual will aid the editor of the magazine assigning and editing news and lifestyle stories; help in the creation and closing of features, packages and sections; generate story ideas; and contribute innovative content ideas.
MAIN DUTIES
• Handle closing of sections, packages and features, under the direction of Billboard editor.
• Identify, curate and report music business news relevant to our audience in the recording, publishing, touring and technology industries.
• Edit/write Billboard copy as assigned by the editor.
• Work with editors and writers for Billboard.com, Billboard.biz and Billboard Magazine to place relevant content across platforms.
Desired Skills & Experience
• Ability to identify and write music news stories quickly and accurately.
• Ability to generate ideas for and write sidebars for feature and business stories.
• Ability to meaningfully gather and present data within stories.
• Familiarity with the music business, and with all types of popular music
• Extensive familiarity with music news and music business publications and websites worldwide.
• Ability to quickly obtain and parse various sources -- internet, people, printed matter -- for key data.
EXPERIENCE
• 2 years reporting and editing experience, including closing stories on deadline, preferably with a daily, weekly, or major web publication or wire service with a focus on business journalism or entertainment/pop culture.
• Undergraduate degree required in Journalism or a related field preferred.
• 1 year experience using InCopy, QuarkCopyDesk and other major web publishing tools working, preferably with a daily, weekly, or major publication or wire service with a focus on business journalism or entertainment/pop culture.
• Knowledge of issues related to the music business, with additional contacts and awareness of music innovations and technology.
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| About Our Company |
Prometheus Global Media is a diversified company with leading assets in the media and entertainment arenas, including: Music (Billboard and its related industry conferences and Consumer events), Film (The Hollywood Reporter, Backstage, ShoWest, ShowEast, Cineasia, and Cinema Expo International); and Advertising & Marketing (Adweek, Adweek Conferences, and The Clio Awards)
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