What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant web editor position at RACER MEDIA & MARKETING INC?
JOIN A WINNING TEAM For more than 30 years, RACER has set the standard for motorsports coverage in North America. If youre as obsessed with words as you are with race cars and are looking to start your career in motorsports media, our Assistant Web Editor role could be the perfect opportunity for you.The Assistant Web Editor is a critical link in RACER.coms content production chain, responsible for taking raw copy supplied by writers, teams, series or other sources, editing it, sourcing photography, and publishing the finished piece to the site.A deep understanding of motorsports is essential to the role, as are sharp writing and editing skills, solid editorial judgement and strong attention to detail.This is a contract, part-time, fully remote position that will require the successful candidate to be on duty during afternoons/evenings from Friday through Sunday every weekend, and may require occasional overnight work.WHAT YOULL DO Edit raw copy for publication, including proofreading and ensuring compliance with RACERs house style Source and select appropriate images, including very light image editing where required Prepare and publish content in RACER.coms CMS Post content to RACERs social media channels Produce written content as assigned by the RACER.com editorWHAT YOULL BRING A deep understanding of motorsport. If you have strong opinions about the 2024 Indy 500, IMSA BoP or the Red Bull/Racing Bulls 2026 driver line-up, youll fit right in. Meticulous attention to detail Superior writing, proofreading and copy-editing skills Experience working with a CMS The ability to work extremely quickly and accurately Solid editorial judgment Familiarity with AP style. Basic video editing skills are a plusApplications close Tuesday, December 9This is a remote position.
Salary : $20 - $23