GIRLS’ LIFE magazine, the #1 magazine for tween and teen girls, is seeking an Assistant (Print, Digital, Social, Events, Branded Content) to join the GL team at our headquarters in Baltimore, MD.
About GIRLS’ LIFE
Girls’ Life is the ultimate source of inspiration, information and entertainment for teen girls age 12 to 17. GL delivers award-winning content through a robust editorial lens: fashion, beauty, career, empowerment, health, body, crushes, decor, family, friends, fun, celebs, current events and more.
About the position
We’re seeking the next talented member to join our team for a full-time position at our editorial headquarters in Baltimore beginning immediately. Here’s a general rundown of what the position may involve…
• EDITORIAL (PRINT): Contribute to editorial planning; pitch, assign and/or write for the magazine; proof-read pages in AP style
• EDITORIAL (DIGITAL): Plan, assign, edit and post content on girlslife.com
• SOCIAL: Contribute content/ideas/strategy across all social media platforms; assist with operations and performance analytics
• EVENTS: Assist with planning and execution of signature GL events (such as GL’s annual Fashion Bash, Rock Your Life conference and Fitness Fest)
• MARKETING: Manage branded content campaigns; includes generating ideas, executing plans, reporting, etc.
The ideal candidate…
+ is hyper organized with a strong attention to detail
+ able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
+ is self-motivated and eager to take ideas/projects and run with them
+ is obsessed with consuming and creating great content
+ understands how to create content that drives traffic and engagement
+ has a strong understanding of the teen/women’s lifestyle space
+ understands the GIRLS’ LIFE voice and brand
+ has exceptional writing and communication skills
+ has experience with CMS and publishing platforms
+ has strong editing skills (AP style), knowledge of SEO and social best practices
+ is an avid reader of magazines, blogs, newsletters and other media
+ has experience using analytics platforms like Google Analytics
+ is interested in fashion, beauty, fitness, entertainment, books, decor and lifestyle
+ is a creative and conceptual thinker
+ has at least one year of relevant work or internship experience (journalism, marketing, social media or related area)
How to apply
We see lots of resumes—but we want to see *you.* A cover letter, resume and relevant examples/clips of your previous work are required; but feel free to present your strengths in creative ways as well. Links to your blog, Instagram account, etc. are encouraged. Please email Kelsey Haywood Lucas at kelsey@girlslife.com.
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