What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Editor position at OpenTable?
New York City Community Editor
12-month contract
Role
OpenTable is seeking a New York City-based part-time writer/editor/content manager with 5 years experience in editorial writing and a strong connection to the restaurant industry. This person will focus on writing impactful content for the blog to guide diners to the best of what’s on OpenTable in New York City. The ideal candidate has experience writing for prestigious food publications and has a passion for the food and restaurant world that is equal to their passion for storytelling and digital content.
Responsibilities
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Pitching and writing 1-2 stories per week for the consumer blog, including guides, restaurant spotlights, industry roundups, and columns
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Gathering photos for stories
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Building stories in Wordpress
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Meeting with the OpenTable content team to set content calendar
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Covering the local restaurant scene on social media in partnership with OpenTable social manager and ideating/creating content for posting
Requirements
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At least 5 years experience writing and editing at consumer brands and publications
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Deep knowledge of the restaurant industry
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An established network of publicist and restaurant relationships
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Airtight writing skills that need limited training
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Experience crafting content that will help drive SEO value
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Proficiency of WordPress
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