Job Description

The Albuquerque Journal, New Mexico's largest daily newspaper, is looking for an experienced Entertainment Editor who will oversee our team of writers and contributors covering all things film, food, arts and entertainment.

The ideal candidate is one with extensive newsroom experience, as well as a roster of contributors, sources, and other connections in the entertainment industry. Strong organization skills are key: this person will be responsible for publishing daily news posts, columns, and other features while securing scoops and breaking stories in a fast-paced environment.

The editor will extend the Journal's reach in entertainment coverage through quality reporting, commentary, interviews, and profiles of power players. The entertainment editor oversees a weekly entertainment magazine and a Sunday New Mexico Lifestyle section while also breaking the latest entertainment news on our website each day.

Responsibilities

Manage writers, both in-house and freelance, to publish timely content covering film, arts, music, food and more.
Work with Executive Editor to set overall content and audience strategy for the coverage area
Develop editorial coverage of power players impacting the evolving media & entertainment industry landscape
Grow and engage our expert contributor model, recruiting thought leaders with deep content expertise
Understand what's coming up next, and even more crucially, what's most important to cover and why, within the entertainment space
Lead team towards legitimately unique angles that readers haven't seen before
Package stories for success with fantastic headlines, art, formatting, and more

Requirements

5+ years experience as an editor in digital and/or traditional media
A knowledge or background covering the industry side of media & entertainment is preferred
A passion for film, art, food and the entertainment industry
A deep understanding of SEO and audience engagement strategies
A network of industry contacts and sources for sought-after coverage
A roster of potential writers and expert contributors
The ability to find unique angles on trending stories

Job Tags

Freelance, Sunday,

Similar Jobs

Compass Group, North America

DISHWASHER (FULL TIME AND PART TIME) Job at Compass Group, North America

...Appetit + We are hiring immediately for full time and part time DISHWASHER positions. + Location:... ...Available We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging?... ...conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group. Message...

Bernhard, LLC

Helper Job at Bernhard, LLC

...Bernhard, stability, innovation, and growth are more than just valuesthey are the pillars of our continued success. **Overview** The Helper is responsible for completing basic tasks that require physical labor on large commercial mechanical and plumbing construction...

Larson Design Group

Navy Market Program Lead Job at Larson Design Group

...funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) while supporting your professional and personal growth. Your Opportunity + Impact The Navy Market Program Lead will be responsible for implementing and managing Larson Design Groups (LDG) strategy for growth and success in...

ICM

Behavior Technician Job at ICM

The Behavior Technician is responsible for working directly with children who have autism in their home. Implementing evidence-based intervention strategies as outlined by the client's Individual Treatment Plan (ITP). Records data according to the ITP. Reports issues and...

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.

Interior Design Intern - Summer 2022 Job at Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.

...Job Description Interior Design Intern - Summer 2022 - ( WES0001J5 ) At Jacobs, were t ransforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future - today. As a n Interior Design Intern in Denver, CO, you will too. F ro m the early stages of interior design...

Entertainment Editor Job at Albuquerque Journal, Albuquerque, NM

RFR2dEY1N1JzYUVIWkpHTUgxeUZIaFk0RWc9PQ==