Assistant Editor

Position Information

Job Title:

    Assistant Editor

Employer Name:

American Craft

Job City:

Minneapolis

Job State:

MN

Job Description:

The magazine seeks an energetic assistant editor who:

• Loves to write, edit, and proofread, and is always looking to improve
• Views accuracy and deadlines as sacrosanct
• Enjoys collaborating with like-minded word nerds and dedicated designers
• Consistently demonstrates superior organizational skills
• Relishes getting the details right
• Has at least two years’ experience in journalism
• Has solid Microsoft Word and InDesign skills
• Appreciates visual art

The assistant editor:

• Writes for front-of-book and midbook departments of the magazine
• Writes for our soon-to-be-redesigned website
• Collects photos, caption information, and credits for stories; writes those
• all-important captions
• Manages writers’ contracts and the comp mailing list
• Assembles entries for magazine competitions
• Collaborates on issue themes and story ideas
• Helps proof each issue of the magazine
• Manages relationships with digital magazine services

Where/How to Apply

Company:

American Craft is produced in northeast Minneapolis by a small, passionate team of journalists. Our organizational culture is characterized by openness, teamwork, and dedication. If you think you’re a good fit for us, please send cover letter, resume, and three brief writing samples by March 1 to employment@craftcouncil.org. Please type “assistant editor” in the subject line.