Assistant Editor and Writer, Lifestyle & Experiences Guides (Temporary)

The Los Angeles Times is looking for a temporary assistant editor for its Lifestyle and West Coast Experiences teams. The successful candidate should have experience editing internal and freelance writers for clarity, structure and tone as well as writing stories and guides about things to do. They must be skilled at writing engaging headlines and email subject lines.

The editor will edit and write general lifestyle and experiences content, guides focusing on things to do in California, newsletters and Instagram content on a full-time basis for six months. They should expect to be editing most of the time with some opportunities to write. The editor will have to build freelance pieces in our content management system and should be comfortable communicating on Slack with various stakeholders, including art directors, writers and other editors. They may also have to make art and photo requests. This position is based in California but can be done remotely. The ideal candidate is based somewhere in California and has a pulse on what intrigues readers interested in California lifestyle and experiences.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years of editing experience
• Excellent line-editing skills with a focus on accuracy and precision
• Skilled at editing copy with a conversational tone, balancing the writer’s voice with clarity and sensitivity needs
• Skilled at editing both beginner and advanced writers
• Skilled at writing things-to-do content in a variety of formats
• Ability to write engaging headlines and intriguing email subject lines
• Knowledge of SEO best practices
• Ability to use a content management system and problem solve technical issues
• Ability to communicate effectively in a remote environment
  
  

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter explaining how they develop engaging digital headlines and come up with pitches about things-to-do content. They should also include samples of editing work/applicable clips to West Coast Experiences Editor Michelle Woo.

The L.A. Times is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively work to create an inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive. E xplore our company history, achievement, values, mission and more on our career site.

The pay scale the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting is $45.35 - $60.61 and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, experience, training, licenses, certifications, and other business or organizational needs. Compensation will be determined based on the above factors along with the requirements of the position. At The L.A. Times, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role. Please visit our career site to view the benefits available to our employees.

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