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Editorial Assistant--Make

MAKE and CRAFT magazines are looking for an Editorial Assistant to support the editorial team. Strong skills in organization, communication, and multi-tasking are key; we are seeking a smart, hardworking and enthusiastic candidate proficient with computers and the web. Someone with an interest in the DIY movement, education, journalism and/or publishing is right up our alley.

Responsibilities

• Online assignment and author database management
• Overseeing the generation of author contracts and processing of invoices
• Organizing online extra material and errata for each issue
• Style guide and calendar maintenance
• Generally assisting the editorial team with production-related tasks

Flexible schedules may be accommodated. The right candidate may also have an opportunity to contribute to in-house writing assignments, event organization and official correspondence. This is an excellent opportunity to gain editorial experience in a fun, creative, and unusual working environment, so be prepared to join a team that is passionate, idealistic and committed to what they do!

Minimum Requirements

We require 2 years of administrative experience within an office environment. Additionally, your work history must demonstrate a balance of the following skills and abilities:

• Self-starter
• Project-oriented
• Detail-oriented
• Organize large amounts of information
• Multi-task competing priorities
• Excellent reading comprehension and written and verbal communications
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Acrobat, FileMaker, email, and web search engines

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