Editorial Assistant: News & Culture Editorial Ops

Vox Media, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vox Media, LLC’s The Cut is hiring an Editorial Assistant to support news writing and editorial operations. You will start the day by scanning morning news, writing two posts, and upholding The Cut’s voice. You’ll also handle calendar management, meetings, notes, and general editorial support.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of writing experience, can work independently, and write quickly and cleanly before editors. A strong sense of Cut tone and cultural trends is essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years of writing experience.
• Ability to work independently and problem solve.
• Write quickly and cleanly, as your day begins before the editors’ do.
• Strong understanding of Cut tone and sensibility.

Responsibilities

• Work with and report to the News Editor, who oversees all news posts on the blog.
• Mornings spent identifying stories to write up.
• Write two short news posts per day, aiming to engage readers with the Cut's tone, with the first post up by 10:00 AM.
• Closely follow politics, culture trends, and celebrity news.
• Actively monitor social media to keep on top of breaking news and current trends.
• Afternoons spent providing administrative support to staff and EIC, including managing the daily schedule, coordinating meetings, itineraries for travel and events.
• Manage the editorial and events calendar, tracking key dates, deadlines, and team-wide meetings.
• Conduct research on brands, talent, and upcoming events, and assist in creating pitch decks.
• Regularly organize the fashion and beauty closets, and help with sample logistics for style team as needed for shoots.
• Assist in planning and coordinating staff all hands i.e. Cut Summit, award shows, etc.
• Ensure the office runs smoothly by coordinating with editors and staff on anything they may need.

Skills

2 years of writing experience

Independent work / problem solving

Write quickly and cleanly

Strong understanding of Cut tone

Job description

Vox Media, LLC’s The Cut is hiring an Editorial Assistant to support news writing and editorial operations. You will start the day by scanning morning news, writing two posts, and upholding The Cut’s voice. You’ll also handle calendar management, meetings, notes, and general editorial support.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of writing experience, can work independently, and write quickly and cleanly before editors. A strong sense of Cut tone and cultural trends is essential.