Associate Editor - Wildfowl
Job Title: Associate Editor – Wildfowl
Department: E18051 - 18051 Editorial 330
Business Unit: Outdoor Sportsman Group
Location: Remote
Reports To: Editor
Employment Type: Full Time – Salaried– Exempt
Supervisor Position: No
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Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam.
WILDFOWL magazine is a specialized publication dedicated to duck and goose hunting, featuring in-depth articles on techniques, gear, conservation, flyway forecasts, habitat reports, and more.
Nature of Work:
The Associate Editor for WILDFOWL reviews and edits text in articles and documents to be published in print or digital within projects as directed by the editor in accordance with approved style guides. The Associate Editor is also responsible for maintaining the WILDFOWL style guide and verifying its application across all WILDFOWL properties. The Associate Editor is responsible for ensuring quality, accuracy and consistency before release to print and digital media. This position will also assist the WILDFOWL editorial staff with creating, improving, and maintaining digital content to achieve set business and brand goals. Duties include ensuring all content follows SEO best practices, assisting in monitoring web traffic/metrics, and performing other digital-related tasks. The Associate Editor is required to film, edit, and post digital videos to all social platforms including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and more. The Associate Editor will serve as on-camera talent when needed for digital videos. The Associate Editor will attend tradeshows, industry hunts, and other social functions on behalf of the brand.
Examples of work performed:
Proofreads at each stage of print production.
Checks for grammar, punctuation, usage, capitalization, style, layout, format, inconsistencies, redundancies and verifies facts as needed.
Write print articles, including feature stories and columns.
Check proofs against roadmaps provided by the production department.
Monitor compliance with the editorial production schedule.
Serves as photographer and videographer as needed while in the field and on assignment.
Assist with developing a content strategy that aligns with the business goals and objectives of the brand and company.
Collaborate with the brand and business teams to plan and develop website content.
Maintain a digital editorial calendar.
Participate in developing engaging web content, including proofreading, SEO fine-tuning, and publishing.
Write digital articles as needed.
Records and edit videos for social media including reels, shorts, and full videos.
Publish digital content to CMS following each brand’s schedule.
Work with other digital editors and content providers to ensure brand consistency and voice.
Create balanced, newsworthy (legal, politics, and conservation, etc.) digital content hunting in a fast-paced setting.
Keep up to date with SEO best practices.
Use reporting tools to analyze website traffic and user engagement metrics.
Assist brand managers with social media including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Assist marketing teams with content distribution to social media and email newsletter platforms to increase web traffic.
Assist in ensuring legal compliance of content (e.g., copyright and data protection).
Attend company events, trade shows, and media events (approx. three weeks per year).
Other duties as assigned.
This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business needs. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
Typical Office Conditions
Qualifications
Minimum
BS/BA degree in Journalism, English or Creative Writing.
Preferred
Three (3) years of professional experience in magazine editorial procedures.
Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge in AP Style and proofreader’s marks.
Knowledge of HTML, affiliate marketing, and web publishing.
Able to be accurate under extremely tight deadlines.
Able to collaborate as an effective team member.
Able to communicate changes clearly.
Knowledge of and interest in the outdoors, outdoor sports and firearm-related subjects.
Must have a strong work ethic and a passion for searching out errors and correcting grammar.
Must have the ability to reprioritize tasks according to changing demands.
Ability to learn new programs, processes and systems quickly.
Experience using Mac computers, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, a CMS (Content Management System such as WordPress, video editing software, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Knowledge of social media platforms.
Benefits Include
12 Paid Company Holidays
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Life Insurance
Short and Long-term Disability
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)
401K plan
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Department: E18051 - 18051 Editorial 330
Business Unit: Outdoor Sportsman Group
Location: Remote
Reports To: Editor
Employment Type: Full Time – Salaried– Exempt
Supervisor Position: No
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam.
WILDFOWL magazine is a specialized publication dedicated to duck and goose hunting, featuring in-depth articles on techniques, gear, conservation, flyway forecasts, habitat reports, and more.
Nature of Work:
The Associate Editor for WILDFOWL reviews and edits text in articles and documents to be published in print or digital within projects as directed by the editor in accordance with approved style guides. The Associate Editor is also responsible for maintaining the WILDFOWL style guide and verifying its application across all WILDFOWL properties. The Associate Editor is responsible for ensuring quality, accuracy and consistency before release to print and digital media. This position will also assist the WILDFOWL editorial staff with creating, improving, and maintaining digital content to achieve set business and brand goals. Duties include ensuring all content follows SEO best practices, assisting in monitoring web traffic/metrics, and performing other digital-related tasks. The Associate Editor is required to film, edit, and post digital videos to all social platforms including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and more. The Associate Editor will serve as on-camera talent when needed for digital videos. The Associate Editor will attend tradeshows, industry hunts, and other social functions on behalf of the brand.
Examples of work performed:
Proofreads at each stage of print production.
Checks for grammar, punctuation, usage, capitalization, style, layout, format, inconsistencies, redundancies and verifies facts as needed.
Write print articles, including feature stories and columns.
Check proofs against roadmaps provided by the production department.
Monitor compliance with the editorial production schedule.
Serves as photographer and videographer as needed while in the field and on assignment.
Assist with developing a content strategy that aligns with the business goals and objectives of the brand and company.
Collaborate with the brand and business teams to plan and develop website content.
Maintain a digital editorial calendar.
Participate in developing engaging web content, including proofreading, SEO fine-tuning, and publishing.
Write digital articles as needed.
Records and edit videos for social media including reels, shorts, and full videos.
Publish digital content to CMS following each brand’s schedule.
Work with other digital editors and content providers to ensure brand consistency and voice.
Create balanced, newsworthy (legal, politics, and conservation, etc.) digital content hunting in a fast-paced setting.
Keep up to date with SEO best practices.
Use reporting tools to analyze website traffic and user engagement metrics.
Assist brand managers with social media including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Assist marketing teams with content distribution to social media and email newsletter platforms to increase web traffic.
Assist in ensuring legal compliance of content (e.g., copyright and data protection).
Attend company events, trade shows, and media events (approx. three weeks per year).
Other duties as assigned.
This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business needs. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
Typical Office Conditions
Qualifications
Minimum
BS/BA degree in Journalism, English or Creative Writing.
Preferred
Three (3) years of professional experience in magazine editorial procedures.
Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge in AP Style and proofreader’s marks.
Knowledge of HTML, affiliate marketing, and web publishing.
Able to be accurate under extremely tight deadlines.
Able to collaborate as an effective team member.
Able to communicate changes clearly.
Knowledge of and interest in the outdoors, outdoor sports and firearm-related subjects.
Must have a strong work ethic and a passion for searching out errors and correcting grammar.
Must have the ability to reprioritize tasks according to changing demands.
Ability to learn new programs, processes and systems quickly.
Experience using Mac computers, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, a CMS (Content Management System such as WordPress, video editing software, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Knowledge of social media platforms.
Benefits Include
12 Paid Company Holidays
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Life Insurance
Short and Long-term Disability
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)
401K plan
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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