Deputy Editor

Responsibilities

Commission and edit a range of feature types for daily digital publication that creatively shape Notebook’s perspective on world cinema
Manage Notebook’s daily digital editorial workflow, including managing the publishing calendar, editorial budget, and contributor payments
Build article layouts in the editorial CMS
Compose weekly email newsletter
Conceive and oversee new editorial initiatives
Scout and maintain a network of contributors, from emerging talent to established voices
Commission and edit features for the print editions of Notebook as a contributing editor, from issue development to final proofreading
Monitor analytics and audience insights to set growth targets
Represent Notebook on the ground at events, festivals, and screenings
Coordinate promotional strategy with social media team
Collaborate with Content and Marketing teams to support MUBI programming
Requirements

Leverages at least three years of professional experience in an editing capacity within a cultural publication.
Displays a deep passion for cinema beyond mainstream releases, underpinned by a rich knowledge of both historical and contemporary international film.
Maintains an active familiarity with the current landscape of English-language film criticism.
Utilizes excellent communication skills to effectively coordinate an international roster of contributors.
Collaborates seamlessly across various internal departments to achieve shared goals.
Proactively seeks out innovative ways to explore the medium of cinema and engage new, diverse audiences.
A strong copy editor and proofreader
An advocate for all kinds of cinema
An exceptional writer
Be able to multitask and juggle simultaneous projects of various scales and priority
Have impeccable attention to detail and strong diligence
Effectively evaluate priorities and work under tight deadlines
Have the ability to work independently toward deadlines, reporting results on a regular basis
Be a team player with an enthusiastic attitude
Be organized, punctual, and patient

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