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Milwaukee Magazine, the region’s most-read monthly publication and leading lifestyle brand, offers the prestige of print plus the immediacy of digital through milwaukeemag.com, our fast-growing website. For almost 40 years, Milwaukee Magazine’s mission has remained the same: to deliver award-winning journalism that celebrates our city and to keep our readers informed about where to eat, shop, explore and simply have fun.

General Purpose of Job
The Associate Digital Editor plays a key role in Milwaukee Magazine’s editorial strategy, extending the magazine’s core mission of illuminating the truth and beauty of our city and region into the digital realm. With a journalist’s instinct for storytelling and a commitment to editorial integrity, this role brings a curious, investigative mindset to uncovering and sharing the stories that matter most to our audience. Working closely with the magazine’s Executive Editor and collaborating with members of the art and edit teams, the Associate Digital Editor oversees Milwaukeemag.com, which operates on a WordPress platform. This includes posting print stories on the site, assigning and editing digital-only stories, and curating and disseminating a variety of newsletters. As a self-starter, this individual proactively manages a dynamic content calendar, leverages digital strategy and analytics tools, and continuously seeks opportunities to enhance engagement and grow the brand’s digital presence. A passion for and curiosity about our city and region is essential. This is a part-time position requiring 20-25 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Publishing content to a WordPress-based website
  • Planning and scheduling combination of digital-only and print stories
  • Assigning, editing and formatting digital stories
  • Uploading, formatting and publishing print stories
• Managing editorial contributors for digital stories
  • Working with freelancers (assigning stories, handling invoices, etc.)
  • Working with interns on digital stories (assigning, editing, feedback, etc.)
• Writing stories for print and digital platforms as needed/as time allows
• Managing and executing email promotion of digital and print editorial content, including the daily newsletter, Side Dish and the Weekend Guide
• Developing new editorial newsletters
• Working with other team members to develop and maintain overall digital strategy for the brand
• Monitoring performance and analytics for the website 
• Shooting and editing videos   

Job Requirements    

• Education - bachelor’s degree in journalism preferred or equivalent experience
• Experience - 2 to 4 years in a similar position

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Knowledge of Associated Press Style Book
• Well-versed in journalistic standards
• Proficient in WordPress
• SEO/GEO familiarity
• Basic knowledge of HTML coding 
• Experience with META Business Suite
• Familiarity with Semrush
• Ability to learn new programs easily

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