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Job Description

I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.

Southern Living is seeking an Assistant Digital Food Editor with a passion for Southern culture and food. The person will have experience in recipe development, a knowledge of Southern food and culture, and a desire to conceptualize and execute editorial ideas that provide inspiration and service to our audience. This person loves the fast-paced, ever-changing digital space and is up for any challenge.

II. Essential Job Functions

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Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

Pitch daily, weekly, and long-term content ideas for SouthernLiving.com

Be a thought leader in the digital food space. Manage the development and optimization of high-quality, differentiated digital food article and recipe content to drive growth through organic referral, social, email and other developing outlets

Focus on broadening our food coverage in the South to represent the diverse region

Seek out ways to bring everyday resources to Southern cooking in a way that can drive track from multiple platforms

Ability to identify foods trends or news relevant to the Southern Living audience, and create content in a timely manner

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III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field or equivalent training and/or experience.

Experience:

1-2 years experience that demonstrates exceptional writing, reporting, and researching skills. Experience with food-related content is a plus.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge in digital media

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Experience in working in a website cms a plus

Experience in writing or editing food and recipe content

Ability to write clear and concise recipes and instructions

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