Content Editor, eHow: Demand Media

Demand Media is revolutionizing the Internet, and we want you to be part of the team that is defining the next generation of media. Demand Media a leading social media company that provides an interactive, personalized and vertically-focused media experience for over 65 million unique users. By using its proprietary social media tools and the unique distribution platform of the world's second largest domain registrar, the company connects content creators and audiences to grow its network of vertical media web properties. Are you ready to join the revolution?

Demand Media is seeking inventive, ambitious go-getters fascinated by developing new media evolution who want to work in a fun environment with an energetic team. This position is located in Santa Monica , CA .

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a large and ever-changing online database of text and video content
• Manage and edit content to meet quality standards and style guidelines
• Manage and edit as required to improve eHow’s existing database of content
• Engage with eHow’s online content creating community and manage its content production
• Help acquire new writers, bloggers, subject experts and editors for eHow
• Manage writers, bloggers and other content creators and create assignments for them
• Guide content and content creators through eHow’s editorial process
• Make content quality assessments, qualify and rate writers and other content providers
• Manage and answer eHow’s user and contributor queries
• Interface extensively with content management systems and online tools
• Track and understand performance of eHow content based on traffic and revenue
• Research a broad range of subjects to create content requirements in niche verticals
• Work closely with a dedicated team of editors toward common content goals

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications or related field preferred
• Two years’ experience in an editorial environment, with strong writing, editing and reporting background
• Social networking skills
• Experience working with freelance writers, making assignments and providing feedback
• Ability to balance several projects at once while working in a deadline-driven environment
• Understanding of online publishing and the competitive landscape
• Efficiency, accuracy, organization skills, dependability, attention to detail
• Solid Microsoft Office skills (other software knowledge a plus)
• Internet savvy, basic HTML and SEO knowledge and some XML understanding
• Journalistic curiosity and energy to discover new and exciting topics
• Proven experience working with a content management system
• Familiarity with AP style or other publishing style manuals
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience collaborating in a team environment

What we Offer:

· Competitive Salaries

· 2 weeks PTO/vacation, 4 sick days and 4 personal days

· Medical, dental, vision, 401(K), and other benefits

· Excellent work environment

About Us: The privately held company was founded in May 2006 and is based in Santa Monica, CA, with offices in Bellevue, WA, Austin, TX and San Francisco, CA. Among Demand Media’s many web properties are: eHow.com, Cracked.com, ExpertVillage.com, LIVESTRONG.com, ChannelME.TV and many more. Please visit us @ www.demandmedia.com or apply online @ www.demandmedia.com/careers.asp.