The Television Academy, based in the NoHo Arts District in North Hollywood, California, is a nonprofit organization devoted to celebrating and empowering storytellers to push the boundaries of what Television can be. The only major organization fully representing the television and broadband screen entertainment industry, it is made up of nearly 20,000 members, representing 31 professional peer groups, including performers, directors, producers, art directors and various other artisans, technicians and executives.
The Television Academy recognizes excellence among its peers with the Emmy award, culminating in the Primetime Emmy Awards telecast each fall. The Television Academy also produces several other awards shows and a variety of activities and events for its members throughout the year. These events are featured across the Academy's digital platforms and in its award-winning emmy magazine.
Established in 1959 as the charitable arm of the Television Academy, the Television Academy Foundation is dedicated to preserving the legacy of television while educating and inspiring those who will shape its future. Through renowned educational and outreach programs, such as The Interviews: An Oral History of Television Project, College Television Awards and Summit, Student Internship Program, and the Media Educators Conference, the Foundation seeks to widen the circle of voices our industry represents and to create more opportunity for television to reflect all of society. For more information on the Foundation, please visit TelevisionAcademy.com/Foundation.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; pension plan, optional retirement plan; flexible spending accounts; generous vacation, sick and personal days; and much more.
At the Television Academy, we believe in and support workplace diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. It is our belief that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, family care status, sexual orientation, and beliefs. If you have the skills, the passion to make an impact in the television industry and enjoy an enthusiastic work environment where differences of opinion and diverse backgrounds are respected and welcomed, then we want to hear from you!
As a condition of employment, the Academy will require all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, but reasonable accommodations may be considered. It is the Television Academy's policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Television Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
Position is full-time, exempt, salary range is $75,000 - $80,000 annually, hybrid (3 days in office currently; subject to change)
Summary of Position
In collaboration with editorial colleagues, identifies, selects, commissions and manages editorial content for emmy magazine — including assigning articles, editing manuscripts, writing display copy and full articles as needed, and more. This position also works closely with the editorial team, advertising sales representative, outside contractors and printer to assist with production of the magazine as needed. This individual also may assist with programs for award shows and events, as well as other special projects as needed
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborates on day-to-day editorial and production activities of emmy magazine, including editing departments, features and other content as assigned.
- Collaborates on planning of ongoing editorial content and makes appropriate assignments or delegates assigning to editorial colleagues.
- Collaborates on annual editorial calendar.
- Evaluates story pitches.
- Conceives story ideas in conjunction with editorial staff and freelance contributors, seeking wide-ranging, inclusive subjects representative of the Television Academy’s peer groups and the television industry as a whole.
- Prepares and distributes editorial rundown for each issue.
- Establishes and enforces deadlines to keep magazine on schedule.
- Liaises with network and personal publicists and other representatives to obtain cooperation of subjects for editorial opportunities.
- Liaises with creative director, photography editor, contributors and advertising sales representative as needed.
- Contributes articles and other copy as needed.
- Fact-checks and edits copy in key sections as identified.
- Writes headlines, subheads, captions, credits, cover lines and other ancillary copy.
- Delegates editing to contributing editors as needed and reviews finished product.
- Liaises with creative director and photography editor on photo shoots and layouts.
- Provides creative director with contacts for art acquisition.
- Ensures that all editorial complies with ethical codes of practice and legal guidelines.
- Manages, and monitors the work of, the Print & Digital Content Editor.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors’ degree in Journalism, English or related field
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in editing, publishing and production.
- Strong command of spelling, grammar, news and feature writing and copyediting at a professional level required.
- Interest in, and knowledge of, the television industry, including key companies, VIPs and trends in broadcast, cable and digital media.
- Working knowledge of, or ability to learn, online content management systems, web authoring software, and exposure to HTML/CSS code.
- Intermediate-level or higher command of, or ability to learn, photo/graphics content editing software preferred; prior work with video content a plus.
- Experience with, or ability to learn, metadata optimization and digital asset management.
- Proficiency with social media platforms.
- Team-development skills and experience training individuals in small groups and one-on-one strongly preferred.
- Team player with positive, proactive, problem-solving attitude
- Detail-oriented and dedicated to accuracy.
- Self-motivated, with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Available to work evenings and/or weekends if required
Personal and Professional Characteristics
- Positive attitude and responsive manner
- Flexibility amid changing priorities and assignments.
- Team player with positive, proactive, problem-solving attitude.
- Detail-oriented and dedicated to accuracy.
- Able to work independently and contribute to a team.
- Self-motivated, with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Disclaimer: This description should not be construed to contain every function or responsibility. At management's discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.
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