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Assistant Editor

New York, New York

Is remote? No

GO Magazine
New York, NY

Website: https://gomag.com

Posted: October 12, 2024

Contact Information

Name: Rebecca Williams
Email: [email protected]

Job Description

Who We Are  

GO Magazineis the nation’s most widely distributed free LGBTQ+ women’s print and online publication. Based in New York City, GO was founded in 2002 to provide “a cultural roadmap for city girls everywhere.” Now in its 22nd year, GOhas distributed well over two million print copies nationally and continues to reach millions more readers online each year. GOremains dedicated to educating and uplifting the LGBTQ+ community by providing extensive editorial coverage to women+ making a difference within and beyond our community, as well as providing our readers with essential information about culture, entertainment, travel, political and social issues, and more.

GO Magazineembraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community and society as a whole. As an equal opportunity employer we take extremely seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

The Position: 

GO Magazineis seeking a dedicated and skilled writer and editor to serve as a temporary, part-time Assistant Editor.The assistant editor will take on a variety of daily duties and contribute extensively to our print and online editorial coverage. The assistant editor will work closely with our senior editors, as well as edit and write assigned content and pitch proposed content.

Start date: Immediately

End date: Approximately December 20

Work week: 2-3 days per week / up to 24 hours per week

Location: Hybrid virtual / in-office in our Manhattan office 

Compensation: $25.00 per hour

Who You Are:

• You have a background and interest in journalism and a knowledge of and/or strong interest in LGBTQ+ culture and media
• You possess excellent skills as a journalist, including reporting, researching, fact checking, proofreading, writing and editing clean copy
• You are a detail-oriented self-starter who enjoys working both independently and in a team setting
• You have knowledge of and interest in pop-culture, culture in general, and social media trends.
• You have experience using Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age 
• Applicants must have at least one year of journalism experience. Student or professional publications, personal blogs, or published freelance writing will all be considered
• GO Magazinewill only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from GO Magazinenow or in the future

To apply, please send an email with your cover letter, resume, and 2-3 writing samples to [email protected]

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