NRHA Reiner Seeks Assistant Editor
Career Opportunity Description
Position: Assistant Editor
Date: August 6, 2015
Incumbent: Sara Jensen
Reports To: Carol Trimmer
Organizational Unit: NRHA Reiner
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Hours per Week: 40
Shift/Hours/Days: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., some evenings and weekends
Position Start Date: Immediate
Benefits Include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Simple IRA
Job Description
Manage and edit all content for monthly, international NRHA Reiner publication. Tasks include but are not limited to editing content, corresponding with freelance writers, fact checking, magazine inventory management, writing features, writing press releases, and photo management.
Education & Experience
Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Journalism or Ag Communications preferable)
Experience: Communications and Publications Experience Preferred
Qualifications:
· Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
· Ability to write articles, press releases, etc.
· Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook Explorer, Photoshop
· Pleasant personality, ability to interact with staff and members in a professional manner
· Excellent grammar, English, spelling and punctuation skills
· Ability to multi-task and prioritize a must
Other: Knowledge of the equine industry (Reining preferable, but not necessary depending on the candidate)
Major Responsibilities
Edit, fact check, and proof NRHA Reiner material (all submitted and written material for print)
Verify completion of changes to editorial and ad layout by graphics department
Perform research as needed. (NRHA database, historic documents, magazines, websites, breed registries, etc.)
Respond to and help process requests for information from media/members/other publications
Participate in Reiner staff meetings, record minutes, maintain task lists
Compile, proof, solicit, format and post material to website
Create NRHA Reiner labels for magazine distributor, distribute to Dartmouth Printing.
Process requests for back copies of Reiner
Be familiar with processing and financial records for NRHA Reiner classifieds as backup
Provide customer service for various Reiner inquiries
Coordinate NRHA Reiner editorial for Corporate Partner advertorials
Interview, write and photograph for feature stories as assigned
Compile official results for Competition Highlights’ stories
Assist as needed at NRHA events
Learn all components in the NRHA Reiner production process
Assist with Hall of Fame needs as required
· Participate in the creative processes involved
· Perform other duties as directed by management
Resumes can be sent to:
National Reining Horse Association
3000 NW 10th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73107-5302
405-946-7400
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