We’re Hiring – Features Editor
Thu 16th Jan, 2020 @ 10:30 am
This doesn’t happen often, so don’t miss this opportunity but we have a position that has opened up for the role of features editor here at the magazine. the details are below, if you want to apply for it please get in touch with a covering CV and details of previous experience and passion to jobs@nextelement.co.uk
Features Editor – Part-Time
Your role will be to seek out new and engaging content for the world’s number one online mountain bike magazine. We are an International Magazine and you won’t need to come into an office so we are accepting CV’s from all over the globe, written English to an exceptionally high standard is a must though.
Tasks
- Coming up with new and interesting ideas for articles.
- Keeping in regular contact with contributors around the world to source new and exciting stories.
- Interviewing riders, film producers, photographers and other prominent MTB figures.
- Ensuring the content in IMB remains diverse and world-class.
- Proof-reading contributor articles and selecting images to be sent to designers.
- Liaising with designers and proofing completed articles before publication.
- Over-seeing future magazine issues through to completion.
- Liaise with Advertising and Editorial team to arrange test bikes and products for review.
Skills Required
- Self-motivated, hard-working, reliable and trustworthy.
- Computer literacy and access to a computer and high-speed Internet is essential.
- Awesome creative writing skills.
- Excellent grasp of English grammar and spelling.
- Solid understanding of Social Media.
- Understanding of photography, videography and editing.
- The understanding of International, we are not a UK magazine, and content should reflect that.
- Ability to communicate with strangers in strange situations, you’re not going to be dumped on Mars, but you might end up on a press camp or two!
- Must be personable, amicable and willing to get involved.
- Solid understanding of all aspects of the sport at all levels.
- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
- Must be able to meet deadlines.
- Be able to work alone, but as part of a remote team.
- Have a passion for all things MTB and bike.
- Fluent spoken and written English.
Skills Useful
- Solid riding skills (no need to be Gee Atherton, but the ability to ride in most situations is essential).
- Interest in mountain bikes, products and testing.
- Passion for travelling, meeting new people and broadening your horizons.
If you think you have what it takes please send a CV detailing previous work experience and anything else you think might interest us to jobs@nextelement.co.uk