This is a contract role and you will not be directly employed by MotorTrend Group.  You'll be required to work through a third party agent called TCW.

• Rate: $15-$20/hr based on experience
• 30 to 40 hours a week TBC
• Must be able to work remotely but ideally based in Los Angeles

Job Summary & Responsibilities:

The Production Editor will aid the Production Manager in processing and publishing of editorial assets to the MotorTrend Group suite of owned and operated digital properties and will act as the manager’s primary lieutenant. Essential duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Data Entry uploading files and photos into WordPress CMS
• Tagging articles in WordPress
• Execute daily tasks of the MotorTrend Group Production team
• Work closely with the Production Manager to make sure editorial is flowing smoothly through process
• Liaison with other team leaders across the group as necessary
• Help identify inefficiencies in the production process and execute plans to address

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will not include supervising employees.
  

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not mandatory
• Background in English/Journalism or related discipline a major plus

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Experience with Adobe software suite, primarily Photoshop preferred.
• Experience with content management software (i.e. Wordpress or similar) preferred.
• Working knowledge of workflow optimization tools a plus

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to sit for prolonged period of time and view computer screen.

Equipment/Software Used:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Adobe suite of tools
• Wordpress
• Smartsheets and BOX

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in an office environment that is well lit and ventilated.

NOTE: This position description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict any other tasks that may be assigned.