Editor

Georgia Outdoor News; Watkinsville (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Outdoor News is seeking a passionate Editor to produce engaging outdoor content across its platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience with hunting and fishing, strong writing abilities, and be detail-oriented. Join a dynamic team focused on reaching outdoor enthusiasts through innovative content.

Benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Experience with hunting, fishing, and outdoor content in Georgia.
• Proven ability to create engaging and accurate outdoor articles.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Write and produce articles for various media platforms including print and online.
• Meet publication deadlines for monthly content.
• Review content for factual and grammatical accuracy.

Skills

Creativity

Strong writing skills

Research

Time management

Job description

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Georgia Outdoor News (GON) is seeking a skilled Editor to assist in

sourcing and producing hunting, fishing, and related outdoor content for

its monthly publication, website, social media, e-newsletter, and other

media channels. The successful candidate will be passionate about the

outdoors, possess a strong work ethic, and can produce engaging outdoor

content while meeting frequent deadlines.

Founded in 1987, Georgia Outdoor News (GON.com) publishes a monthly

magazine received by thousands of loyal subscribers and is also sold at

nearly 1,000 retail locations. GON reaches hundreds of thousands of

sportsmen and sportswomen through its active social, web, and digital

platforms. Additionally, GON hosts an annual outdoor show called the

“GON Outdoor Blast” that is attended by thousands of outdoor enthusiasts.

Core Responsibilities

• Write and produce feature and news articles, including research and photography, for print, social, web,

and e-newsletter

• Meet a monthly deadline for Georgia Outdoor News magazine

• Help decide which articles, videos, and photos to publish and on which GON platform

• Work with other editors, freelance writers, and social media influencers

• Review written content for factual and grammatical errors

• Serve as a brand guardian for GON’s written and digital content

• Develop and maintain relationships with key individuals, companies, agencies, associations, and other

core constituencies

• Attend and participate in hunts, fishing trips and events like GON’s Outdoor Blast, Antler Scoring Days

and field days.

Experience & Skills

• Passion for and experience with hunting, fishing, and the outdoors in Georgia

• Proven ability to create engaging and accurate hunting, fishing, or outdoor content

• Strong work ethic with the ability to manage a large workload and multi-task

• Experience with magazine/web layout, design, style, and tone

Preferred Qualifications

• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and a familiarity with A/P style

• A solid background and understanding of social media and website management

• Proficiency with office applications and aptitude for learning new software and systems

• Willingness to reside in close proximity to Watkinsville, Georgia

• Willingness and ability for frequent travel (mostly in state while capturing content)

Job type

Shift and schedule

• Monday to Friday

• Evenings as needed

Job address

• Paid time off

Job Type

Full-time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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