Potition Title :

Key Accountabilities:

1. Assist with the editorial functions.  Specifically:

• Help with fact checking
• Perform basic text updates to niche pubs’ web sites. And from time to time:
• Assist in the coordination of fashion shoots, including scouting photo shoot locations and creating fashion shoot call sheets
• Help find products to feature in Lola and FB from local stores and boutiques; potentially photograph them.  Assist designer in finding photos from manufacturers.
• Assist with caption research and writing; assist editor with writing copy, where appropriate (such as Lola’s 10 Things, Field Trip, or Bargain Hunt column)
• Read the Globe looking for content to repurpose for Lola and pitch these items to editor

2. Assist with the administration of the publications, including interacting with the audience and advertisers.  Specifically:

• Develop and report key stats and information on publications
• Assemble and distribute PDFs of proofs; FTP materials to the right parties
• Assist in tracking the status of advertising materials; follow up with advertisers/agencies with specs and instructions for submission of materials
• Monitor email inboxes and mail for pubs; route messages; respond where appropriate
• Help respond to community and store requests
• Process press releases and requests for coverage
• Manage subscription process, including subscription requests, address changes, renewals and do-not-mail requests; assist in management of house and subscriber lists, and mailing of pubs
• Manage internal mailing lists for different publications
• Conduct ad-hoc initiatives for improvement of publications
  Route pub drops within the Globe
• Coordinate/lead, assist at events, such as parties and advertiser forums
• Coordinate mail components of advertising initiatives (e.g., sending media kits, targeted mailings)
• Participate in development of email marketing campaigns
• General office duties as necessary: Process invoices, sort & deliver mail, tend to copy/fax machines and printers
  

Core competencies:

Strong verbal and writing skills, interpersonal-team skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, self-starter, reliable, able to work on several projects simultaneously, and time management capabilities.   Prior co-op experience or strong prior employment history necessary.  Good computer skills – Excel foremost, but also Word, PowerPoint, other Globe-based software.

Experience/knowledge/
skill/technical expertise required:

Qualified candidates will have a strong writing ability; good working knowledge of office machines including adding machines, photocopier, and fax machines. Event planning experience helpful. Candidate should be flexible and should be willing to participate in diverse projects.

Human Resources Manager
The Boston Globe
P.O. Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-05819
Fax: 617-929-3376
E-mail: collegerecruiting@globe.com