Responsibilities:

• Pitch, research and write content for magazine, including articles showcasing people and places across North Carolina
• Edit content for monthly publication including general lifestyle articles and events listings
• Provide copyediting support during monthly publication cycle and for occasional corporate communication pieces
• Attend staff and editorial planning meetings
• Assist with administrative tasks such as general mailings, sorting and responding to reader correspondence, monthly distribution of the magazine to contributors and other support as needed

Requirements:

• Degree in journalism, English, mass communication, digital communications or the equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a writer, editor or editorial assistant with a daily, weekly or monthly publication
• Must be able to collaborate in a team environment
• Problem solving, delegation and ability to work with diverse clientele
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organization and time-management skills, including ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
• High degree of energy, creativity, initiative and flexibility
• Knowledge of public relations and writing principles, including knowledge of AP Stylebook guidelines
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and in using social media (primarily Facebook and Twitter)