Portland Monthly seeks a Section Editor to join its award-winning magazine and website. This editor will be responsible for writing and editing well-rounded coverage in one or two content channels, with a specific focus on the Eat and Drink channel.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable bouncing between breaking news, in-depth features, and evergreen service pieces. They have knowledge of SEO and journalism best practices, are detail- and deadline-oriented, have keen writing and editing skills, and understand how to work with urgency as well as long lead times.
We are a small, highly collaborative staff. The Section Editor will periodically delve into topics outside their beat and chip in with other responsibilities, such as newsletter creation and top editing. Although this role can accommodate hybrid or remote work, the Section Editor should be based in the Portland, Oregon, area.
Job Responsibilities:
- Craft sharp, inclusive coverage for the Eat and Drink channel and potentially one additional content vertical
- Collaborate with the editor in chief on editorial calendars for food and beverage stories, as well as evergreen updates
- Write, assign, and edit stories for print and digital; send contracts to freelancers
- Track deadlines using project management software (Wrike)
- Reliably load articles into the CMS using set style guidelines
- Refresh website widgets and channel pages daily
- Produce and send weekly Taste Test and In the Kitchen newsletters
- Manage a research budget while maintaining journalism ethics
- Proof galleys for print issues
- Stay up to date on the latest news and trends in Portland food and beverage scene
- Occasionally take photos or video for social media; assist art director with courtesy art requests
- Other duties as needed
Qualifications:
- At least 3 or more years of journalism experience at a magazine, newspaper, or digital publication
- Extensive knowledge of Portland’s food and drink scene, as well as related topics such as farming, wine, chefs, and the restaurant business
- Strong editing, writing, and storytelling skills
- Familiarity with SEO and creative formats in digital publishing
- Attention to detail, with an eye for accuracy
- High journalistic and personal ethics
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
The base compensation range for this role is $50,000-$53,000. The annual/hourly pay range displayed serves as a good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum base pay range for this role. Compensation for the role will be based on a number of different factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience.
Portland Monthly is an Equal Opportunity Employer and bases all hiring and employment decisions solely upon an individual's qualifications relating to the requirements of the position for which they are being considered, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap or disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. All are encouraged to apply. Should you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please email hr@sagacitymedia.com with the subject line “Accommodation Request – Portland Monthly – Section Editor”.