Job Posting - Associate Managing Editor

Tendo Communications, a San Francisco-based marketing services agency specializing in customer communication and custom publishing programs, seeks a full-time, associate managing editor to work on a variety of client projects.

The associate managing editor is responsible for supporting editorial projects on multiple client teams. Duties include writing, editing, article assignment, maintaining schedules, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with story/copywriting development and assignment
• Oversee article progress, including editing manuscripts, directing and executing on rewrites, copyediting and managing the copyedit and proofing process
• Copyedit manuscripts and establish and maintain standards of voice, tone, and quality
• Develop headlines, decks, pull quotes, and other copy as needed
• Assist with the creative development of client programs
• Assist with layout and editorial production process as needed
• Work with in-house and client design and production teams to assist with art concepts, photos, and illustrations as needed
• Manage copy flow from editorial to production and publishing
• Customize all standard Tendo resource documents for the client project; ensure that resources are available as needed in the process schedule

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of editorial experience; both print publishing and Web editorial backgrounds preferred
• Experience/background/understanding of products, market dynamics and/or topics specific to the technology, consumer electronics, financial services, and/or automotive industries (please highlight relevant experience in your cover letter)
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including clear client communication, editorial content and copy-editing
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; advanced skills in Word and PowerPoint required (additional experience editing copy in In Design preferred)
• Interest in and willingness to assist with wide-range of marketing communications activities
• Ability to meet deadlines and balance multiple project schedules
• Comfortable collaborating with others, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy a diversity of tasks and projects
• Handle stress with grace and tact, have a flair for wordsmithing, and possess an excellent sense of humor

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email a current resume and cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for this particular position to jobs@tendocom.com. Please include “Associate Managing Editor” and your name in the subject line. No phone calls please. We will contact you if we are interested in setting up an interview.

About Tendo Communications

Located in San Francisco’s SOMA district (on the edge of South Park, near AT&T Park), Tendo Communications develops and executes audience-focused customer communications programs in print and on the Web. Our work connects our clients with their constituents while fostering strong relationships and delivering value.

We are a company of strategic and creative thinkers—seasoned editors, writers, Web producers, marketers, and designers who know how to develop strategies and create content that resonates with target audiences. We understand how to create and leverage Web and print media to engage audiences and keep them connected.

For more information, visit www.tendocom.com.