Editorial Assistant

Job Title: Editorial Assistant
Location: New York, NY - 10036 (Onsite)
Duration: 9 Months (Possible Extension)
Working Hours: 9 am to 6 pm
Pay Range: $20/hr - $22.50/hr on W2

Job Description:
Overview:
Were looking for a conceptual and strategic writer whos interested in joining Creative & Strategy, *** innovative in-house advertising and branding agency. This role is ideal for someone who wants to learn more about the media industry and how a thriving, multifunctional creative group operates. This position is an entryway into our writing staff, so creative writing experience is necessary.

In this role, youll be an integral part of the department by supporting the Editorial team, reporting to the Senior Director of Editorial, and working closely with the Design and Video teams to promote the companys brand initiatives. As such, youll 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)