Editor Temp - eHow

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Located in Santa Monica, CA.
eHow is looking for a Lifestyles editor to help the eHow editorial team on a temporary basis. We are excited to add a driven, enthusiastic editor who loves the idea of creating content to help and inspire people. We are seeking only temporary editorial assistance at this time.
Responsibilities:
Develop fresh, authentic and high-quality content for lifestyles topics such as Home, Home Décor, Food, Style and Crafts.
Help recruit, manage, and give editorial direction to a team of freelance writers and photographers.
Help innovate customer experiences across eHow through brainstorming and development of content and formats.
Work with the social team to promote content though social channels such as Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter.
Track and understand content performance based on traffic and revenue.
Understand and implement SEO best practices to edit and create valuable online content.
Perform other editorial tasks and projects as necessary when required to support the editorial team and other business objectives.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree required.
Journalism, English, Communications or related field preferred.
Four years of online journalism experience with a strong writing and editing background, as well as production experience with editorial calendars.
Lifestyles-related writing and editing experience.
Experience working with freelance writers, making assignments and providing feedback.
Strong organizational and analytical skills and ability to work independently.
Genuinely love making content that helps people manage their real lives: Have the curiosity and energy to discover new and exciting topics across the range of everyday experiences.
Experience with content management systems, online publishing tools and basic SEO fundamentals.
Clear understanding of online publishing and the competitive landscape.
Solid Microsoft Office skills.
Understanding of and familiarity with social media, especially Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter.
Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously while working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Efficiency, accuracy, strong organizational skills, dependability and a keen eye for detail.
Familiarity with AP style or other publishing style guides.
About Us:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (NYSE: DMD) is a diversified Internet company that builds platforms across its media (eHow, LIVESTRONG.com, Cracked and LEAFtv) and marketplace (Society6 and Saatchi Art) properties to enable communities of creators to reach passionate audiences in large and growing lifestyle categories. In addition, Demand Media’s branded content creation (studioD) and programmatic advertising (Demand360) offerings help advertisers find innovative ways to engage with their customers.
Agency Disclosure:
If the Demand Media Human Resources department, or any current company employee, receives an unsolicited resume from a third party recruiting agency and Demand Media does not have a signed Agency Agreement active, Demand Media will not be deemed liable to pay a placement fee. The unsolicited resume will be considered a gift and can be considered for our recruitment efforts.

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