Assistant Editor

Time Out is seeking an Assistant Editor to join our Chicago team! The Assistant Editor will curate the best of the city for our audience across all platforms (including digital, social, email and live events in Time Out Market Chicago). This is a multifaceted position focusing on writing and social media planning, tasked with the overall responsibility of engaging our audience with the best of their city across multiple verticals and channels, with an emphasis on digital storytelling. If you love this city and all its culture, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in writing stories about major city announcements, culture-related news, best-of lists and upcoming events.
Manage content for city-specific social media channels, including X (Twitter), Facebook and Instagram.
Work alongside the Time Out Market team to create content and activations around events, programming and all other facets of the Market online and via social media.
Maintain monthly events calendars across all verticals, updating on a daily/weekly/monthly basis as needed.
Ensure all content meets SEO standards.
Have your finger on the pulse of what’s happening in Chicago; use your professional contacts and social-media networks to be the first to identify the next big thing.
Work with a video team to create successful video content relevant to your area of expertise.
Collaborate with a design team to create graphics for content.
When required, serve as a spokesperson/quotable expert on things to do in Chicago.
Embrace Time Out’s digital-first, mobile-first philosophy. A strong background in digital production is absolutely essential.

Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree
Advanced English proficiency
One to three years of professional experience in the media industry, with a specific focus on digital content and production
Ability to work with various tools of the trade, including content management systems and basic photo skills
Experience managing social media pages, specifically X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and Facebook
Experience with analytical tools

Interested in applying but don't tick all the boxes on the list? Please apply, we'd still love to hear from you.

What We Look For In a Candidate

Time Out is a company filled with individuals as diverse as the cities we live in and cover. At the same time there are common characteristics and values we all share. To join our team, you’ll want to…

Be commercially astute

Either have experience at or want to dive headfirst into a fast-paced transformative company in pursuit of excellence

Think globally

Have excellent communication and relationship building skills

Have a high sense of ownership, urgency and drive

Be a team player