Jan 28, 2022

ARCHITECT Magazine is Looking For An Editor and Writer

ARCHITECT Magazine Posted

"📣 We are hiring! We're looking for an editor and writer with 5-7 years exp. and interested in architecture, design, people, and places. Apply through our publisher @Zondahome at the link below 👇 #architecture #design #journalismjobs #editors #magazine http://bit.ly/3G819Ob"

Zonda is looking for a passionate Senior Editor evolve and expand the team. Zonda looks for people who can grow, think, dream, and create. When you join the team, you’ll be in a unique position to make a change with every project. You’ll use your full range of skills to build great experiences. You’ll be supported with the necessary tools, and you'll be working with an awesome and like-minded team. The teams are innovative, diverse, multidisciplinary, and collaborative - all working to build the future of housing.

Zonda is seeking a smart, savvy, and collaborative Senior Editor to cover architecture and design for ARCHITECT magazine, the leading authority on the future of architecture and design for commercial and residential design professionals who are shaping the world into a healthier, more sustainable, and more equitable place for all. The Senior Editor will be responsible for writing, commissioning, and editing original print and online stories on firm projects, design trends, and people. The Senior Editor should be adept at reporting, executing short- and long-term columns, and cultivating a network of sources.

Primary responsibilities include:

Understanding and identifying broad themes and ongoing developments in architectural and design practices
Pitching, reporting, writing, and editing original stories related to design in many formats, including short- and long-form, monthly columns, Q+As, and breaking news stories
Becoming a credible voice of the architecture and design community
Managing and supporting special editorial projects and competitions
Generating a source contact list of architects, designers, business leaders, and media/public relations representatives
Curating third-party content that engages the audience and supports brand initiatives
Identifying and managing freelance writers
Traveling to and covering industry events, networking meetings, trade shows, and conferences, both domestic and overseas

Qualified candidates should possess the following education and skills:

Five to seven (5-7) years of reporting and editorial experience
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in English, communications, journalism, or architecture and design
Strong sense of professionalism
Self-starter but also team-oriented
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., InCopy), and website content management systems
Thoughtful and active presence on social media
Familiarity with SEO and web analytics
Knowledge of AP Style preferred
Curiosity and interest in architecture and design preferred

Please include a cover letter, resume, and links or PDFs to three published clips with your application.

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