Job Title: Editor

Employer: Mitú

Reports to: Editor in Chief

Location: Remote - Preferred candidate in the Greater New York area

Classification: Independent Contractor

About mitù:

For 10 years mitú has been the leading digital media company dedicated to inspiring, representing and super-serving U.S. Latinos. As a platform built for Latinos by Latinos, mitú is committed to representing both the collective and unique experiences of the 200% generation - 100% American and 100% Latino - through their multiple touch points in video, editorial, social, media, and research.

About the Role:

This is a part-time (25 hours per week) freelance role with the option for full-time if it is a mutual fit.

Hourly Rate: $31 - $35

Responsibilities:

• Proofread text and correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors
• Verify factual correctness of information, such as dates and statistics
• Check text for style, readability, and adherence to editorial policies
• Rewrite text to improve clarity and readability
• Collaborate with the EIC on an editorial calendar for evergreen online content, quarterly content and special projects as assigned
• Collaborate with EIC to ensure consistency in our brand voice across all brands on the O&O
• Collaborate with EIC to develop ongoing editorial hubs that align to key moments throughout the year, designed to be brand friendly and secure sponsorships
• Brainstorm articles that will inspire and engage readers and prompt shareability
• Stay ahead of popular trends and events that could activate new content ideas
• Serve as point of contact should EIC be out of reach

Qualification Requirements:

• Impeccable grammar and editing skills are a must
• Knowledge of digital copyright best practices and vulnerabilities is a must
• Experience editing stories for a digital or social media publisher is a must
• Internet addict: you know what trends are taking over social media, and you know what will click with our audience
• Degree in Journalism, Literature, Creative Writing, Marketing,
• Communications, or Digital Media preferred
• A passion for increasing the Latinx presence in digital media and entertainment
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Clear communicator via email and Slack; ability to effectively collaborate remotely. Candidates located in the Eastern Time Zone preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Fluent/Intermediate Spanish is helpful, but not required
• Experience publishing on WordPress

Additional Information:

GoDigital Media Group is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our community. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.

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