Assistant Editor - Social Media Engagement at Tribune Publishing

Overview

Chicago magazine is an authority in covering the arts, culture, dining, real estate, politics, and city life in Chicago. We’re excited to be seeking a savvy digital editor to oversee the magazine’s social media and web presence.

As engagement editor, you’ll be tasked with putting our stories in front of a growing online audience. In addition to running our social media channels, you’ll also bolster our digital brand, engage with our audience, and pitch, write, and edit stories as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage Chicago magazine’s social media accounts, including Twitter, Facebook, and, along with our art team, Instagram
• Work to build Chicago’s audience on new digital channels, like SnapChat, Reddit, and LinkedIn
• Pitch, write, and edit stories for chicagomag.com as needed
• Light research and administrative duties as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one to two years’ experience in digital journalism (social media experience is preferred but not required)
• Outstanding reporting, writing, and editing skills
• Strong voice on Twitter, Facebook, and other social channels
• A passion for reading and writing about Chicago
• Strong digital savviness, including awareness of industry trends and best practices
• A detail-oriented editorial eye and strong digital news judgement
• Experience using Google Analytics and Chartbeat preferred