Title: Things to Do Editor

Location: Fully Remote - Los Angeles

Salary - $50k-$60k

Role Overview

We are seeking an excellent editor, writer and curator immersed in L.A.’s local culture who has strong experience in a digital media environment. The ideal candidate has a deep familiarity with L.A.’s events scene and local landmarks and is bursting with ideas on developing new stories and growing our audience.

The focus of the job will be primarily on what’s exciting and new or tried and true in L.A.’s vast cultural scene, as well as producing service-focused digital listicles and larger attractions-related features. The Things to Do Editor oversees the publication’s events calendars and regularly contributes to the site’s feed of timely news stories and video posts. At Time Out, we broadly define a “thing to do” as anything that gets Angelenos out and about and exploring their city; this can also often include music, film, theater and comedy events, though usually not restaurants and bars, which are covered by a separate role on staff.

Responsibilities

Plan, write, commission, edit and proof all Things to Do content (features, listings, news, etc.) across digital and social.
Have your finger on the pulse of L.A.’s events, nightlife and cultural scenes, across a range of neighborhoods and price tiers; use your professional contacts and social networks to be the first to identify the next big thing.
Maintain weekly and monthly events calendars and event listings.
Compose a biweekly email newsletter.
Post quick and timely news coverage of developments about L.A. events and openings, as well as in-depth pieces full of firsthand experiences.
Brainstorm ideas for collaborative stories within the L.A. team.
Represent the brand at industry events and in media appearances.
Oversee any expenses, freelancer contracts and invoices for the Things to Do section.
Assist with Things to Do inclusion across social media.
Work with our video team to create successful Things to Do video content.

Qualifications

A passion for and excellent knowledge of destinations in L.A. proper and beyond.
Minimum five years professional consumer content experience in the culture and/or lifestyle sector, with a strong reporting and digital production background.
Familiarity with shooting original photos and videos; editing skills are a plus.
Excellent grasp and understanding of SEO best practices.
Highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize accordingly.
The ability to write copy in line with the highest editorial standards.
The ability to work quickly to meet tight deadlines under pressure.
A strong industry reputation.
Flexibility and a professional approach at all times.
The ability to self-supervise in order to meet deadlines.
Ability to work in and contribute to a fun and dynamic team-based environment.
Must be educated to degree level or equivalent industry qualifications.

About our culture

At Time Out Group we believe in diversity and equal opportunity for all people. We do not discriminate against external or internal candidates on the basis of age; disability; gender, gender reassignment; race; religion or belief; sexual orientation; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity. We believe that diversity develops creativity and enables personal and professional growth where we all learn from each other. We believe in an open culture where ideas are shared candidly and where there is no fear of failure, but rather an understanding that we must experiment and have the freedom to succeed. We believe that everyone has the right to express themselves as they are as this enriches us all. We believe in an open world, social justice, and the pursuit of happiness, after all, we are in the happiness business.

About Time Out Group plc

Through Time Out Media and Time Out Market we help our large audience go out in the world's greatest cities and connect global brands as well as local talents with this valuable audience.

Time Out Media’s multiple digital and physical channels span websites, mobile, social media, video, audio and Live Events. Across these channels, Time Out distributes its high-quality content – curated and created by a global team of local expert journalists – around the best food, drinks, culture, art, music, theatre, travel and entertainment in 333 cities and 59 countries. The Company is giving international, national and local brands and businesses the opportunity to connect with this global reach and strong traffic from a desirable audience by offering bespoke 360-degree multichannel advertising solutions. Since its launch in 1968, Time Out has become a global brand that advertisers and consumers love and trust.

Time Out Market is the world's first editorially curated food and cultural market, leveraging the Time Out brand to bring the best of the city together under one roof: its best chefs, drinks and cultural experiences – based on the editorial curation Time Out has always been known for. The first Time Out Market opened in 2014 in Lisbon, quickly turning into one of the most popular destinations in the city. The success of Lisbon brought further expansion and the portfolio currently includes eight Markets:
in addition to Lisbon, there are sites in New York, Boston, Montreal, Chicago, Dubai, Cape Town and Porto. More Time Out Market locations are in the pipeline as the global expansion continues.

Time Out is headquartered in London (United Kingdom) and listed on London's AIM stock exchange, trading under the ticker symbol 'TMO'.

Time Out is a dynamic, pioneering brand and so is our team. We want to work with the best and brightest talent because we work for the world’s greatest cities, the people enjoying them and the businesses in them. As a truly global team we get to collaborate with colleagues from New York to Paris, Cape Town and Sydney and beyond. It’s our expertise, authenticity and collaboration that make us successful and a unique team.

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