Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief

The Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief is responsible for providing administrative and editorial support to the Editor-in-Chief and to the JET editorial staff at large when needed.

Candidates should possess a zeal for detail, the ability to multitask efficiently, superior written and verbal skills, and a demonstrated interest in journalism and pop-culture writing.

The role presents a unique opportunity to work at a fast-paced, multi-platform media company, and to work closely with Editor-in-Chief. The successful candidate may be called on to transcribe a celebrity interview one week, pitch a Snapchat or Facebook Live story idea at a social media meeting the next, and help plan a trip to Fashion Week the following. In between, they will certainly arrange conference calls, book travel, and help get the Editor from point A to point B.

General responsibilities include:

Provide administrative support to the Editor-in-Chief, including:

Answering phone calls Calendar management, including coordinating and supporting the Editor-in-Chief’s meeting and event schedule
Booking and coordination of all aspects of travel
Managing high-volume email communication, tracking and responding to key industry connections
Coordinating various staff meetings
Attending editorial meetings
Managing expenses

Provide editorial support to the Editor-in-Chief, including:

Occasional research for pieces, transcription
Assisting with interview or presentation preparation
Potential to contribute to the magazine, website, video and social media teams when time allows

Requirements:

College Degree
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail with ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Ability to anticipate needs and offer extreme follow-through
Organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
Enthusiasm for travel and the industry
Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Apply to this job by sending your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Beauty Writer: Skincare

We’re looking for a sharp beauty writer with an encyclopedic knowledge of beauty and a distinct point of view. This position is perfect for someone with 2-4 years of experience who can generate stories on deadline. Must be a skilled writer, a highly motivated self-starter, and someone with a positive attitude, digital publishing knowledge, and a desire to reach women through beauty. Contacts within the industry are preferred. A passion for beauty and a sense of humor are an absolute must.

Responsibilities:

Pitch, write, and produce a minimum of four stories per day, largely pertaining to skin, as well as body, fragrance, and nails, as needed
Contribute during award shows and major cultural events, as needed
Conduct all photo, video, and/or design research (including occasional photoshoots) and build stories in our custom CMS.
Represent JETmag at market events, meetings, sales calls, and in videos, as needed
Serve as a team, video, and on-air expert on all things skin-related.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree
2-4 years of relevant experience
Positive, intuitive/proactive, and collaborative team player
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Superior judgement and discretion

Apply to this job by sending your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Entertainment Writer : General

Job Description

The Entertainment Writer will cover TV, movies, music, books, and all aspects of pop culture. The primary focus of this job is trending news, traffic-driving stories, and second-day pieces that keep the JETmag voice and brand in mind.

Responsibilities

Write five stories per day.
Maintain an extensive knowledge of trending entertainment news and upcoming pop culture trends.
Pitch creative and original feature stories on a weekly basis.
Ability to turn around clean copy in a fast-paced environment.
Update evergreen slideshows multiple times per day
Strong editorial voice that upholds the JETmag brand and pushes the conversation forward.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree
2 – 3 years of relevant experience
Positive, intuitive/proactive, and collaborative team player
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Superior judgment and discretion

Apply to this job by sending your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Social Media Editor

Responsibilities:

Work with JETmag’s editorial team every weekend to triage promotion of content across Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter
Package editorial content with optimal social positioning, including image selection, headline testing, and writing and editing compelling callouts and copy
Keep traffic up from Saturday morning through Monday morning on Facebook, IG, and Twitter
Light community management
Elevate issues as needed to management team
Provide insight on performance and trending topics to weekend team as well as the rest of the social crew

What you have:

1-2 years experience working as a social media editor, preferably for another media company
Extremely proactive and able to work and make decisions independently
Quick-thinking with a solid understanding of trending topics and news
Proven ability to handle a high-volume workload
Fluent in Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest
Flexibility with hours on both Saturday and Sunday
Availability to work Thurs/Fridays and occasional holidays is a plus

Apply to this job by sending your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Freelance Assistant Photo Researcher

JETmag is looking for a curious, ambitious, creative, and dedicated Photo Researcher to join our Photo team!

Responsibilities:

Work closely with editorial team to illustrate various stories across the site for categories ranging in Entertainment, Beauty, Fashion, Global News

Discerning appropriate imagery for sensitive breaking news stories that involve violence or natural disasters

Vast knowledge of photo agencies and pricing structures as well as licensing terms.

Coming up with creative solves and dynamic imagery for stories that around the similar topics or celebrities

Basic photoshop and retouching techniques such as color correcting, siloing, layer masking, image sizing, and attention to fine details

Track daily image purchases and costs in monthly usage document

Will be responsible for concept and produce original R29 stock archive photo shoots. Basic production skills a plus but will train candidates.

Must have a positive and engaging work ethic, positive attitude when being forward facing with superiors and coworkers.

Apply to this job by sending your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Copywriter

About our team:

JETmag’s Growth team consists of marketing, social media, and audience development groups working together to distribute content that resonates with our audience through the right channel at the right time.

JETmag is looking for a Copywriter who can capture the essence of an idea — and our readers’ attention — in just a few words. This role is pivotal in enabling our Syndication and Partnerships group to reach millions of smart, stylish, and creative readers each month.

Our dream candidate: A data-driven, Internet-savvy wordsmith, constantly thinking up new and riveting ways to tell a story.

What makes a JETsetter?

You have commitment and passion about the mission of JETmag to be a catalyst for urban millennials to feel, see, and claim their power and realize their infinite potential.

What you’ll do:

Select content from 40+ syndication partners each week and write click-y social copy to share it with our audience in our voice.
Champion JETmag with marketing collateral (banner ads, email placements, site modules) that’s both compelling and on-brand.
Work with marketing managers to develop copy, analyze campaign performance, and continuously optimize for better results.
Provide word magic as-needed for JETmag’s tentpole events (SXSW, JETrooms/JETlandings, etc.) and PR and events collateral (invitations, in-store signage, talking points, etc.).

What you have:

Bachelors degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field
1-3 years of relevant work experience in copywriting; social media marketing experience preferred
A flawless command of spelling, punctuation, and grammar
Passion for the JETmag brand and Internet culture
Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience working with cross-functional teams
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Goal-oriented and self-motivated
Organized and able to multitask on deadline
Interested in marketing and inspired by the agile, all-hands start-up environment

Apply to this job by sending your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Email & Newsletter Production Assistant:

JETmag is looking for a hard-working, conscientious Email Production Assistant to join our Brand Experiences and Growth teams. This position is perfect for someone who loves to read copy and HTML code, write snappy headlines, and is very organized and meticulous.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Building editorial and sponsored newsletters using HTML-editing software (Dreamweaver) and our custom CMS
Coordinating production with our editors, art/photo department, and ad sales team
Assisting with sizing images and layouts
Providing technical and/or copy support to editorial/ad sales team with sold programs
Managing ad sales calendar and sponsored content placements
Working with email team in optimizing performance, creating new testing strategies for both B.E. and edit newsletters

Requirements:

Must have strong knowledge of Photoshop and HTML
Strong communications skills and basic copy-editing skills
Must be highly organized and detail-oriented
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment and manage a large workload
Knowledge of Sailthru is a plus

Apply to this job by sending your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Digital Sales Manager

JETmag is looking for a seller who is responsible for generating advertising revenue by identifying prospects, developing strategic plans, preparing presentations, negotiating rates, and communicating results or problems to management.

Responsibilities

Sell creative media and integrated content campaigns to top industry brands
Work closely with Media Planner on media plans, client contracts and delivery of campaigns
Development of Client Marketing Proposals
Development of media plans, client proposals and contracts
Manage flow of communication between editorial team and clients to deliver a seamless execution of sold programs
Ensure that all digital campaigns go live, including the collection, submission and ultimately live pushing of assets
Accurately track and forecast sales using an analytical approach
Managing and nurturing existing client relationships and fostering new relationships
Managing all aspects of the sales communication and negotiation process

Requirements

3+ years experience selling digital media and branded content to top lifestyle brands
Deep understanding of the digital landscape, effective sales skills, ability to multi-task, negotiation techniques and strong communication skills
Proven ability to meet or exceed sales goals as determined by management
Client and/or agency relationships in luxury market preferred
Experience closing/managing large media and custom content deals
Strong creative thinking and interpersonal/ communications skills
Desire to work in a fast-paced start-up environment at a growing company

Apply to this job by sending your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Job Description: VIDEO Intern (LA or NY)

JET is looking for creators, storytellers, and collaborators. The video intern should be interested in the process of sourcing pitches and be packaging these stories for our JET audience.

What You Have

Strong understanding of JET’s videos, style, brand, and mission
Impeccable time management skills, ability to multi-task / prioritize projects with sensitive deadlines
Attention to detail
Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently
Strong understanding of post-production workflow and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud suite of programs (Premiere, After Effects, Audition, Illustrator, etc.) is a plus.
Knowledge of contemporary cameras, file formats, codecs, and their proper handling in a post workflow is also a plus.

What You’ll Do

Assist with research for original ideas, projects, and series.
Assist production team with researching potential shooting locations
Going on runs
Log footage
Organize releases and other production related materials.
Help with administrative tasks such as organizing and tracking expenses
Assist producers as needed on set

Our internships are paid and require you to be in our NYC office at least 3 days a week.

Job Description: Influencer Campaign Coordinator in Los Angeles (EBONY & JET)

JET is hiring an Influencer Campaign Coordinator in Los Angeles! The Influencer Campaign Coordinator will work on all aspects of custom campaigns between advertisers and CMG’s network of bloggers, influencers, and tastemakers. The ideal candidate has a strong familiarity with the influencer landscape and an understanding of how brands leverage talent to support their overall advertising and marketing objectives. This person will be responsible for fulfilling influencer-driven content programs and delivering best-in-class service and performance to both CMG’s advertisers and influencers.

This position is located in Los Angeles, CA and reports to the Executive Editor.

What You’ll Do

Manage the execution of sponsored content campaigns involving influencers, including talent outreach, negotiations, briefing, asset collection, and post-campaign analysis
Serve as a liaison between talent and CMG’s advertisers to ensure campaign objectives and deliverables are communicated to influencers
Execute talent contracts and negotiations with precision and skill
Work collaboratively with the branded content team to create custom creative briefs for each campaign that marry the influencer’s DNA and brand’s KPIs
Track multiple timelines and budgets to ensure campaigns stay on track and deadlines are met
Work in tandem with client services team to facilitate content approvals, and continually updates internal teams as needed on status
Analyze and report on performance metrics during campaign to optimize performance
Compile learnings and share best practices across teams to help achieve most effective campaigns
Act as a client-facing influencer expert and increase operational efficiency as an influencer campaign lead for teams across the company
Develop and maintain relationships with influencers (both in-network and out of network) on behalf of CMG