Job With Us: Editorial Program Director

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ContentNext Media, the parent company of paidContent, mocoNews and paidContent:UK, is looking for an editorial program director to help plan our well-respected series of events as we head into an exciting new programming year. Full details below.

The ideal candidate will be a journalist with experience planning the editorial side of conferences as well as strong organization and communication skills. She/He will be comfortable working collaboratively and will thrive in a fast-paced, growing company. We produce a variety of events including full-day conferences like paidContent 2011 (March 3 in NYC), seminars, panels and mixers.

The editorial program director will:

— create editorial content for events working directly with our top editors
— craft program agendas
— help select speakers
— manage speaker communications and logistics
— be responsible for the editorial content of event websites and printed material.
— will be responsible for the editorial message about events across our sites, including writing posts.
— be editorial liaison with our sales and marketing staff and with third parties, including the media.
— be responsible for social media outreach for events.
— manage the editorial timeline for events.

The ideal candidate should:

— have 3-5 years journalism experience minimum.
— have an interest in — and preferably experience in — digital media.
— have experience planning the editorial side of industry-focused events. High-level volunteer experience will be considered.
— be comfortable working with a staff spread across multiple states and countries.
— be a self-starter who is able to think creatively.
— have good research and writing skills.
— use and be attuned to social media.
— be well organized.
— be able to handle spreadsheets and basic HTML
— be comfortable working virtually.
— be able to have broadband access at home for telecommuting when necessary.
— be able to start immediately or within weeks.
— be able to travel.

Salary: Full-time position, pay commensurate with experience and market rates. Health and other benefits included. Can be based in our NYC headquarters.

To apply: Click here or send your resume with a cover letter and links to examples of your work to jobs AT contentnext.com

ContentNext Media is a media and information company owned by Guardian News and Media Limited. Based in New York City, the company covers the business of digital media, serving decision makers within the media, entertainment, publishing, advertising, marketing, and technology sectors.

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