Magazine Writer

The magazine writer position offers an exciting opportunity to join a fun, dynamic team, that works together, collaborating on each month’s content. Put your creativity to work as you explore our unique community and its incredibly diverse demographic. Our writers have interviewed celebrities, including Jay Leno and REO Speedwagon, and written an array of stories on lifestyle topics. Writers who want to grow, learn new things, meet interesting people and attend awesome events, shows and festivals are encouraged to apply. Must love words, people, and fun, and have a passion for storytelling. This publication covers all of The Villages Communtiy in Florida.

Apply here: https://www.thevillages.com/careers/search?id=bc4bed9e-699e-4599-bb52-cdbec9b599bb&category=23

Responsibilities:

Gathers and verifies factual information and authentic detail through interview, observation and research. Translates technical or bureaucratic lingo into clear, concise and reader-friendly language.
Outlines and writes attention grabbing magazine stories as assigned in a factual, timely manner according to style, standards and deadlines established by the editor.
Schedules and coordinates photo shoots to accentuate or tell a story. Takes and uploads basic photographs as necessary.
Participates in brainstorming sessions for covers, story ideas and design for The Villages Magazine.
Organizes material and determines emphasis.
Performs the data entry of various calendar listings, rewrites press releases into magazine style and compiles basic briefs, when needed.
Scans and/or photocopies documents, correspondence and photos.
Handles some basic pagination of assigned features, if needed.
Supports the magazine in tasks such as coordinating photo assignments, interviews and maintaining filing systems.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/ Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and six months to one-year related experience either in college journalism or outside experience with a magazine, newspaper or online publisher.
Must be computer proficient and familiar with online databases and other research tools and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Must be available to work nights and weekends as requested. (very occasionally)
Must be able to demonstrate creativity and ability to work independently and ability to multi-task in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
Fosters a culture of collaboration and contributes to a healthy team dynamic.
Must have a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to company standards.