Assistant Entertainment Editor

About This Role

Develop and manage engaging entertainment content for Atlanta Black Star, overseeing a team of writers and ensuring editorial quality to create compelling stories for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with writers to pitch, assign, and develop high-quality entertainment stories
• Craft engaging headlines and ledes to maximize reader interest
• Identify trending topics and cultural moments to produce timely, relevant content
• Conduct in-depth research and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and credibility
• Monitor social media, press conferences, community sources, radio, and news networks for breaking news
• Collaborate with the social media team to craft engaging news content
• Support the News Editor in managing editorial workflows and maintaining high content standards
• Edit and polish articles to meet the publication's tone, style, and quality standards
• Oversee daily content production to ensure timely publishing
• Conduct final reviews of stories, verifying accuracy, tone, and adherence to editorial guidelines
• Guide a team of writers and provide feedback to enhance their storytelling abilities
• Assign articles to writers and manage the editorial process to meet deadlines
• Work closely with Editors to execute content strategies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in digital media, with a focus on entertainment
• Proven editing skills
• Strong knowledge of AP style
• Demonstrated ability to write and edit headlines that drive traffic
• Deep understanding of entertainment and culture, especially topics relevant to diverse audiences
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in digital media, with a focus on entertainment

Nice to Have

• Experience conducting on-camera or written interviews
• Familiarity with analytics tools (Google Analytics, Statcounter)

Skills

* Required skills