Associate Editor, Editorial Content

DentsuMB EDITORIAL is a team of seasoned journalists, art directors, and editorial-minded creatives that know how to help brands identify and tell the stories that matter to their consumers. We work with brands to translate business and marketing objectives into engaging, visually compelling editorial content programs that drive sales, change perception, and increase loyalty. Our teams are obsessed with the industries we work in—from food and retail to wellness, finance, and tech—and bring our key insights and expertise straight to our clients.

OUR SERVICES

• Content Auditing, Strategy and Creation

• Competitive Content Analysis

• End-to-End Omnichannel Editorial Content Program Creation (Site, Social, Print, Email)

• Photography

• Print Magazines and Lookbooks

• Original Recipe Development and Testing

dentsu creative is a collective of agencies at the forefront of culture and innovation. Composed of dentsuMB, 360i, and Isobar, amongst other notable agencies we work with clients to provide solutions that meet people at every single point of their brand journey and are committed to upholding a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusivity. dentsuMB EDITORIAL is an agency of dentsu.

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

Dentsu Creative’s Editorial Department is seeking an Associate Editor to support a food and retail client with writing and editing a food and cooking magazine, as well as stepping in as needed on social, digital, and newsletter efforts. Among other things you will:

• Be brimming with ideas. You are excited about food and retail, and want to tell stories and bring to life the people and organizations working in that space. To that end, you will run the front of book of a food and cooking magazine, overseeing the lineup and idea generation stages for each issue, writing copy for the front of book or longer features as needed, making assignments, and acting as the first line editor for front-of-book work.
• Attend client meetings to understand client goals and feedback.
• Attend photo shoots (virtual or in person) as needed.
• Support the Managing Editor and Executive Editor as needed with editing, writing, and reporting throughout the lifecycle of a magazine issue.

• 3 years magazine experience (writing, editorial assistant, etc.).
• Strong editorial skills (grammar, spelling, proofing, copyediting) and ability to learn and maintain a specific style based on a style guide.
• Highly detail-oriented with ability to multitask and prioritize on multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Flexible problem-solver with ability and interest in finding ways to improve processes and increase efficiency.
• Strong communication skills, collaborative attitude, positive outlook, and ability to develop and maintain internal and external relationships to build trust and camaraderie.
• Not necessary, but it is a plus if you: Have experience working in an agency environment,; understanding the print production process including InDesign and/or Asana and Workfront project management systems, and love cooking and/or reading/writing about food.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $50,000 - 60,000. Salary is based on many factors including relevant experience, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k), matching, paid time off and other benefits are also available. For more information about dentsu benefits, please visit https://dentsubenefitsplus.com/

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