Content Editor

  • Contract

Company Description

Refinery29, the largest independent fashion and style website in the United States, delivers nonstop inspiration for smart, stylish and creative women everywhere.  For three years running, Refinery29 has been featured in Inc. Magazine’s Top 500 fastest growing companies, and in 2013 it was rated the #1 fastest growing media company in the US.  In 2014, Refinery29 was chosen as one of Fast Company’s World's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Style, and won three Webby Awards including Best in Fashion & Beauty. For more information and to browse content, visit www.Refinery29.com

Job Description

Refinery29 is looking for a well-trained, next-generation editor to help take our content to the next level. Our ideal candidate is able to excel in a fun and fast-moving environment without losing her/his meticulous attention to detail or missing deadlines. Should be able to work content-agnostically, and with an eye toward accuracy, story organization, and voice.

This is a freelance role on a part time/as-needed basis, with the potential for longer term assignments for the right candidate in the near future. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Edit anywhere from 8 to 15 stories per day for content and structure, liaising with assigning editor and writer when revisions need to be made
  • Occasional copy-editing projects for non-editorial departments, including marketing, events, and design 
  • Be absolutely obsessive about clean grammar and typo-free copy
  • Help evolve and uphold best practices and standards 
  • Ensure all copy is on-brand, on-voice, and with the appropriate tone. Be as mindful of awkward phrasing as you are of inappropriate/sensitive content, and the handling thereof 
  • Turn every headline into a can’t-miss opportunity 
  • As-needed schedule requires flexible availability, including occasional last-minute and weekend coverage

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years in an editing role (not including internships); digital experience preferred
  • Writing, editing, and copyediting experience a must
  • Ability to think critically and dissect the crucial message of each story
  • A flawless command of spelling, punctuation, and grammar
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment against tight deadlines, without sacrificing accuracy 
  • A positive attitude 


Additional Information

Refinery29 is firmly committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

Refinery29 does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Refinery29 employees or any other company location. Refinery29 is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.