ASSISTANT EDITOR SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Updated: Aug 3, 2024 - The Assistant Editor focusing on digital content brings a robust skill set, including SEO optimization, and a keen understanding of social media dynamics. With a background in journalism or publishing, this role demands exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, coupled with technical proficiency in HTML, Photoshop, and CMS. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, staying abreast of cultural trends and digital innovations to create impactful, multiplatform content.

Summary of Assistant Editor Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Graphic Design with 2 years of Experience

  • Premiere Pro and After effects Skills
  • Airtable/Spreadsheets knowledge, efficiency minded 
  • Able to teach others, file management master
  • Able to develop and communicate workflows
  • Proactive, seeking out work and chasing clients and PC's
  • Attention to detail, never missing the QC issues
  • Fast learning to new streams of work will happen over time and picking up and understanding how to work
  • Experience in digital media, preferably in the lifestyle and commerce space
  • Experience implementing content strategy, guided by a lead
  • Interest in and dedication to content quality and understanding of the importance of representation in content
  • Excellent time management, with the ability to communicate effectively within a fast-paced, tight-knit team, and to accomplish both discrete tasks and longer-term projects on deadline.

2. BS in Digital Media with 4 years of Experience

  • Experience optimizing content for search and strong understanding of SEO
  • Strong writing and communication skills
  • Healthy obsession with social media
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing, collaborative team environment
  • Ability to stay ahead of trends and adapt to a constantly changing digital landscape
  • A proven interest in and dedication to covering broad viewpoints, cultures, and experiences
  • Experience optimizing content for search and social
  • Experience creating multiplatform, dynamic content
  • Knowledge of HTML, Photoshop, and CMS skills
  • Proven experience as a senior executive in journalism - running substantial departments in fast-moving news or features environment
  • Strong track record of striking ideas, producing compelling output that demonstrably builds audiences
  • Experience in journalism, publishing, or a related field.  
  • Familiarity with the latest ideas and developments in the fields covered by the Culture team.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and research skills. 

3. BA in Journalism with 5 years of Experience

  • Command of the news agenda and natural understanding of the subjects and stories that will drive subscriber engagement
  • Ability to identify good subjects for features from a wide range of subjects that are of interest to readers
  • High-quality publishing skills in digital and print. 
  • Understanding of how to maximize the impact of journalism through how it is presented, how it is headlined and how it is sold on platforms and third-party platforms
  • Proven track record in digital publishing, proven ability to manage substantial budgets
  • Understanding of analytics and how to use them to improve the department’s output
  • Strong organizational skills to ensure that a large and complex department runs efficiently and with open and clear communication
  • Highly developed people management skills. 
  • Ability to get the best out of people through setting clear expectations and helping people achieve objectives
  • Ability to identify trends in the broader culture, as well as in human behavior and relationships and for communicating them to a general-interest audience.