Remote Junior Editor

Summary

Join our team as a Junior Editor at Curated by Optimism, where you will oversee multiple curated newsletters, compile content, and work closely with the Editorial Director and Campaign Managers. As a fast-growing media company, we aim to build a brighter web through high-quality digital brands that spark curiosity and spread positivity.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience writing, editing, or managing content at a digital media company
• Sound grammar and spelling skills, and the ability to confidently craft headlines, subheadlines, and short summaries of the articles you share
• Digital media- obsessed and well-versed in the way the industry works. Strong knowledge of active, reputable publications
• Strong understanding of what makes a high-quality story
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• An entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, non-traditional media environment
• An understanding of email and web optimization, and the ability to analyze data analytics using software and services like Google Analytics
• Proficiency with product and content management software, including tools like WordPress, Asana, AirTable, and Slack
• The ability to work on multiple projects and determine priorities based on time, complexity, and resources
• Extreme attention to detail with a strong focus on brand success

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple curated newsletters in Optimism’s fast-growing, inbox-first media portfolio
• Compile content for these newsletters, focusing on viral, share-worthy stories our subscribers will want to read across several topics
• Work closely with Optimism’s Campaign Managers to test emails for assigned brands and seek final approval from the Editorial Director and your assigned Campaign Manager before scheduling
• Be responsible for multiple curatorial newsletters with varying focuses — i.e. Home, Travel, Wealth, General Interest, or Science
• Compile content from our own internal brands, third-party publications, and paid partners to fill the subscriber emails
• Assist the Curatorial team where necessary with daily content creation, editing, and uploading, including, but not limited to, short- to mid-length features, roundups, and commerce content
• Draft irresistible headlines and DEKs in accordance with the Chicago Manual of Style
• Provide support on a variety of key projects for the Editorial Director and other editorial stakeholders
• Streamline processes for brands by identifying inefficient systems and finding solutions to solve problems
• Keep a pulse on key analytics and subscriber engagement, gaining a sense of what is working best for your assigned audiences, and making key decisions on how to proceed

Benefits

$56,000 - $65,000 a year