Associate Editor

Kalmbach Publishing Co.

At Kalmbach Publishing Co., we put customers at the core of our business as we have since 1934. We serve our customers through a variety of media channels including books, events, magazines, television partnerships, and Web sites. Our editors are active enthusiasts, and they share with their readers the same passion and curiosity for their leisure time pursuits. This shared passion forges long-term relationships between our customers and our products.

http://www.kalmbach.com/

Position Details

Associate Editor
Job
Full-time
5/19/2017
Southeast Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI

Why is this an outstanding opportunity? If you love snowmobiling, writing, editing, and a job that involves numerous different aspects of a media and publishing business this is a chance for a self-motivated person to be successful. Snowmobilers across North America look to American Snowmobiler for the highest quality news, reviews, how-to info, product assessments, comparisons, insider tips and info, independent analysis, hands-on experience and more. As one of our editors, you’ll go behind the scenes with the Big 4 manufacturers and be writing, editing, marketing, planning, and riding for the top media in the field. Plus you’ll be a part of everything that’s new and important in the world of snowmobiling.

Job responsibilities:

  • Develop, write, and help design accurate and well-presented stories and features about snowmobiles and snowmobiling. Obtain art, photos, and video to accompany articles.
  • Edit editorial content for accuracy, style and grammar.
  • Assist editor with workflow to meet production deadlines and quality standards.
  • Help create and be the talent for product videos, perform video interviews, and capture video and photos at events, rides, and for how-to segments.
  • Attend and actively work trade shows, snowmobile events, and ride sleds as assigned.
  • Ride, coordinate test riders, demo vehicles, trailers and maintenance throughout the season.
  • Participate in Marketing and planning as well as other staff meetings.
  • Continually look to develop ideas for Web and social media content as well as write, edit, and post Web and social media copy, photos, and video.
  • Help visualize and create new sources of revenue for the brand.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job requirements:

  • Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Engineering or equivalent background.
  • Experience in publishing or in writing and editing final versions of professional material
  • Must have prior snowmobiling, motorsports, or outdoor experience and be able to ride 2000+ miles/season on a snowmobile.
  • Experience in developing and posting Web and social media content.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work up to 6 weekend trade shows each fall in addition to traveling for up to 16 trips during the fall/winter/early spring.
  • Ability to lift 100+ pounds, move and transport snowmobiles, gear and trailers.
  • Ability to work outside in winter conditions for up to 10 hours at a time.
  • Relocation to Milwaukee is required.

Based on experience.


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