Caribbean Life Editor
The Caribbean Life Editor is responsible for all content associated with the outlet including the weekly publication, website, email newsletters, social media channels, podcasts, video, and events. The editor will lead the team in creating compelling content, generating original story ideas, breaking news, and driving audience growth and repeat visitors to the website. This role will also work closely with Schneps Media's editorial leadership and citywide editorial teams on collaborative stories, projects, and special sections. The position reports directly to the Chief Content Officer.
About Caribbean Life
Caribbean Life is dedicated to covering the vibrant Caribbean-American communities across New York City and beyond. Our mission is to inform, celebrate, and amplify the voices, culture, achievements, and issues impacting Caribbean communities.
Coverage includes breaking news, politics, immigration, business, education, health, arts and entertainment, culture, sports, and community events. Caribbean Life also highlights the individuals and organizations making a positive impact throughout the Caribbean diaspora.
In addition, Caribbean Life aims to serve as a trusted resource and platform that connects readers to the stories, services, opportunities, and conversations shaping the community today.
Caribbean Life Editor Responsibilities:
Oversee the day-to-day editorial operations of Caribbean Life
Support outreach efforts to readers, community leaders, elected officials, organizations, and sources throughout the Caribbean community including attending local events
Assign stories and deadlines to writers and contributors
Proof all stories in the website CMS, including editing copy and headlines and ensuring SEO best practices are maintained before publication
Oversee and assign freelancers to cover assignments, process their copy/photos, and publish content online
Build the print publication in collaboration with production using WordPress2Print and Master Page Builder templates
Procure copy for columns, opinion pieces, and feature stories and ensure they are published online and in print
Procure images and collaborate with designers on photo pages, editorial layouts, and special sections
Write stories when time permits
Participate in regular meetings with editors across Schneps Media to share story ideas and coordinate story syndication
Recruit staff, interns, freelancers, and contributors for the team
Review site traffic, analytics, and audience engagement metrics
Assist with content development around events and community initiatives
Coordinate with the sales team and leadership when needed
Caribbean Life Editor Necessary Skills & Attributes
Strong knowledge of the Caribbean American community in New York City
Excellent writing and editing skills
At least 3-5 years of experience working for a news organization
Knowledge of Wordpress
Knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, X and other social media platforms
A multi-tasker who can work under strict deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Caribbean Life Editor Benefits
Competitive salary (range from $50-$60K)
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401K match
Flexible spending
Editor, Caribbean Life Publication
Schneps Media · Brooklyn, NY, USA ·
- Pay:
- $50,000-$60,000/yr
- Job type:
- Full Time
About Schneps Media
Schneps Media is the leading local media company serving New York City, Westchester, Long Island & Philadelphia.
Our award-winning content reaches over 1 million readers per week across the largest group of community newspapers, magazines, websites, email newsletters, social media channels and targeted business and community events as well as festivals.
Informing and connecting people has been our business for over 30 years. Our content and relationships in the communities we serve is as grass roots as it gets covering and working with local residents, business, community, civic, political and religious leaders.
Our company works with small, medium and large size businesses that seek to saturate our entire coverage area or target specific neighborhoods and/or demographics.
With brands that date back over 100 years we have a loyal readership that rely on our award-winning original news content. We pride ourselves on building long term successful relationships with our clients and readers. In 2018 Schneps Communications acquisition of Community News Group bringing together the most respected media titles and forming Schneps Media.