Magazine Editor - Ann Arbor, MI Job at City Lifestyle, Ann Arbor, MI

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  • City Lifestyle
  • Ann Arbor, MI

Job Description

Ann Arbor City Lifestyle produces a community-based magazine on a monthly basis. The magazine is for, by, and about the residents of each community. We focus on beautiful homes in the neighborhood, fresh local restaurants, events going on, local places of interest, and much more.

City Lifestyle was founded in 2009 with our first publication, Leawood Lifestyle. Since then we have taken the process that brought us success and created a franchise model that invites entrepreneurs to start premium community-focused magazines in their areas. We’re currently publishing 200+ hyper-local magazines all over the country!

As an independent publisher for Lifestyle, we are looking for a local editor/content creator who is responsible for managing the editorial themes for Ann Arbor City Lifestyle. This person will have a variety of responsibilities. You MUST live within 15 miles of Ann Arbor, MI. Please do not apply if you do not meet this qualification. Most content creators work, on average, 50+ hours a month.

The position is responsible for supervising the magazine’s freelancer’s writers and photographers as well as organizing all editorial content for the monthly publication.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Plans and assigns Photography/Editorial for all issues.
  • Ensures all photography/editorial meets defined specifications, including deadline and style.
  • Manages relationships with freelance contractors (writers and photographers).
  • Keeps track of payments due to freelance contractors. Submit this information to the publisher monthly.
  • Key Characteristics:
  1. Organized
  2. Works well with a team
  3. Knows the importance of deadlines
  4. Outgoing

What to Expect:

  • Managing content monthly and assigning freelance work or completing articles yourself.
  • Partnership with local photographers and freelance writers to assign and ensure that the creative direction of a previously determined layout can be completed via word count specifications and photographic elements
  • A byline in print and online and masthead recognition
  • Working with the local publisher to ensure that the magazine content is successful and hits the target demographic of readers and advertisers.
  • The opportunity to write about a variety of local and inspiring content including new eateries, unique events, hometown celebrities, charitable organizations, fun experiences, and more.
  • The opportunity to work with local vendors to create beautiful styled shoots and eye-catching imagery
  • Monthly support with our corporate office is provided and guidance on content creation is supplied.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Residence in the Ann Arbor, MI area. This is a must.
  • Experience in writing, creating content or visually creative work and leadership skills
  • A professional and personable demeanor as you represent the publication during interviews and community research
  • Robust organizational skills as our deadlines are very strict in order to create the high-quality publications that we do on a monthly basis

This is a contract position that can be done from your home. If you are an organized creative thinker who loves your community, please send your resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Tags

Contract work, For contractors, Freelance, Local area,

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