Editorial Assistant

Company description

Our mission is to share residents’ stories one neighborhood at a time.

We strive to cultivate a work environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential, fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual growth.

Each month, we publish four community lifestyle magazines filled with human-interest stories – all-original, first-time content – about local people and happenings in Houston’s most affluent neighborhoods: Bellaire, Memorial, River Oaks, Tanglewood and West University.

And our reach doesn’t stop with print. Our website features additional online-only content, community blogs, guides and directories, contests and includes thousands of searchable stories. You can also connect with us on social media and sign up for our daily newsletter, Morning Buzz.

No other publication has more trust, loyalty and relationships in these communities.

Job description

We are looking for an Editorial Assistant to join our editorial team. Our ideal candidate is a talented, hard-working, detail-oriented team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills, who is very familiar with the communities we cover. This position consists of creating content both for our print and online product, fact-checking, proofreading, organizing and attending photo shoots, covering events on a case-by-case basis and contributing to our editorial team. If you love to write and thrive in a smaller business environment, we would like to hear from you. Note: The Buzz requires employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and show proof of vaccination.

Job responsibilities

Assisting with the writing, editorial and proofreading process for content in print, online and on social media
Covering local events as assigned
Contributing to the editorial team by sharing creative ideas and assisting with content organization
Coordinating photo shoots and organizing the photo-selection process
Communicating with residents regarding editorial coverage

Requirements

Journalism, communications or related degree
A minimum of two years of relevant work or internship experience in a related field
Excellent writing and editing skills
Excellent organizational skills
Proficient with social media
Proficient photography skills
Proficient in MS Office
Familiar with the communities The Buzz covers (Bellaire, Memorial, River Oaks, Tanglewood and West University)
Must be comfortable in the fast-paced, deadline-oriented field of publishing and pay strong attention to details and deadlines
Ability to positively represent The Buzz Magazines at community events, over the phone and in writing
Out-of-the-box thinker who enjoys going beyond a press release to create compelling editorial content
Self-motivated individual with a positive attitude
A team player

Compensation/Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Group health coverage, including medical, dental and vision
Company matching simple IRA plan
Paid company holidays
Paid time off

Apply now

Please tell us why you’re interested and why you would be a great fit for our team. Email your cover letter, resume and a writing sample to jobs@thebuzzmagazines.com. No phone calls please.

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