Now Hiring: Junior Editor
SLUG Magazine is looking for a full-time Junior Editor to support the voice and execution of one of Utah’s most influential independent publications. Based in our Salt Lake City office, this in-person role plays a key leadership function in guiding editorial workflow, supporting writers and copy editors and ensuring each issue reflects SLUG’s commitment to music, arts, events and community. This is a 40 hour/week position. If you are interested in this position, please click this link to apply.
Job Title: Junior Editor
Department: Editorial
Reports to: Executive Editor
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a robust volunteer team of writers, photographers, designers and illustrators
- Edit, copy edit and fact check content for online and print publication
- Research and curate suites of content for the monthly print issue of SLUG Magazine
- Post and oversee posting of online content on SLUGMag.com
- Work with Associate Editor to oversee Editorial and Social Media Interns
- Work with Associate Editor to lead copy editing meetings on Wednesday evenings
- Process publicist emails, press releases, music promos and more
- Assist in operational duties as an Associate Producer of the SLUG Soundwaves podcast
- Assist other departments in editing and drafting marketing copy
- Represent SLUG Magazine at local events and actively reach out to the community
- Coordinate branded content and sponsored social media posts
- Plan and lead team meetings across all departments of SLUG Magazine
- Adhere to the code of journalism ethics as set by the Society of Professional Journalists
- Balance SLUG Magazine’s editorial standards with expected publishing schedules
Qualifications
- SLUG Magazine reader with a strong understanding of SLUG‘s brand
- Passion for and familiarity with Utah’s music and arts scenes and local businesses
- Actively seeks to support local businesses and attends events, concerts, etc.
- Team leader with experience managing other team members
- Able to work under pressure to meet quick deadlines
- Keen knowledge of all genres of underground music and interest in local art
- Experience with posting and scheduling on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter/X
- Able to maintain SLUG Magazine’s core values of quality and transparency
- Experienced, published writer with impeccable grammar and copy editing skills
- Keen knowledge of AP Style guidelines
- Working knowledge of WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, SEO, GA4
- Must be available to work occasional nights and weekends
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Leadership and team-building skills
- Strong work ethic and dependability
- Ability to work and self-start with little supervision
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication skills for in-person, telephone and online correspondence
- Ability to receive and deliver constructive criticism
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities and deadlines efficiently
- Solid comprehension of grammar and writing techniques
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong organizational skills
- Willingness to work long hours when needed
- Ability to professionally represent SLUG Magazine, both on and off the clock
SLUG Magazine is an equal opportunity employer. SLUG Magazine will not discriminate and will take measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin or sex. Individuals from all cultures and communities are encouraged to apply.
