Location: Remote but local to the Oklahoma City metro area
Type: Part-time
Reports to: CEO/Publisher
About Us:
MetroFamily is a vibrant and community-focused media company with over 25 years of experience connecting local families to valuable resources. Through our digital platforms and print publication, we provide trusted content that supports and strengthens family relationships. We’re committed to integrity, trustworthiness and inclusivity, and we’re looking for someone who shares these values, along with initiative, adaptability and a deep sense of social responsibility.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Editorial Assistant to join our editorial team. This part-time, remote position (approximately 16-20 hours per week) is vital to help ensure the quality, consistency and creativity of our parenting-focused content across print and digital platforms. The Editorial Assistant will participate in content creation, oversee content marketing projects, fact-check print and digital content, assist with our annual Cover Kids contest and help maintain relationships with freelancers, influencers, advertisers and the broader community.
Key Responsibilities:
Editorial Duties:
- Content Marketing:
- Identify and collaborate with advertisers on content marketing projects and assignments, based on editorial direction.
- Assign writers for branded content, ensuring alignment with editorial standards.
- Digital & Print Content:
- Write regular content marketing, print, digital and blog articles.
- Fact and style check print and digital calendars.
- Update and maintain seasonal digital lists of fun things to do.
- Seek out and assign writers for regular blogs.
- Assist in editing print magazines.
- Community Engagement:
- Help identify and engage influencers to amplify our brand reach, overseeing their contributions.
- Help identify and engage new freelancers and contributors for the brand, based on editorial priorities.
- Cover Kids:
- Help conduct interviews and oversee final decisions on which kids to feature.
- Maintain regular contact with winners.
- Schedule photoshoots, ensuring smooth execution based on editorial direction. Work directly with Cover Kid families and photographer.
Administrative Duties:
- Participate in regular editorial meetings and contribute to editorial direction across print and digital mediums.
- Supervise content marketing delivery using Media OS tools.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Strong editorial skills, including writing, editing and content strategy; extensive knowledge of AP style preferred.
- Experience with SEO preferred.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience collaborating with advertisers and managing branded content.
- Creative vision with a passion for storytelling and community engagement.
- Strong self-starter with excellent time management and communication skills.
- Ability to embody the values of MetroFamily and represent our brand effectively.
- Commitment to inclusivity and social consciousness.
- Familiarity with the Oklahoma City market and parenting space.
How to Apply:
Submit your resume, cover letter and portfolio or links to relevant work to erin@metrofamilymagazine.com by March 7.
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