EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, MAJESTIC JOURNAL
We are looking for an Editor-in-Chief -- a talented editor, passionate storyteller, and sharp copywriter all in one -- to lead our editorial team and spearhead the growth of Majestic Journal. As Editor-in-Chief, you will be crafting and executing a global editorial strategy and direction for the Journal, managing a team of contributing writers and editors, and working closely with the overall Brand, Events, and Social/Digital teams in creating and sharing valuable content with our community.
Majestic Journal is the brand new editorial branch of the lifestyle and curation brand Majestic Casual, and therefore, the role of an Editor-in-Chief is one that is challenging, boundary-pushing, and crucial in honing in on the direction and identity of the Journal. You will have to wear quite a few hats as a key lead hire in an early-stage editorial magazine, but will therefore also play a huge role in the editorial and creative direction of the Journal. You are a motivated self-starter who is also organized, and a team player who has had experience managing an editorial team and understands the importance of nurturing and scouting editorial talent. You are an avid reader of and writer in the creative world, with a finger on the pulse of the latest publishing and digital trends and a knack for being several steps ahead of the curve.
This is a full-time position, with competitive pay that is determined by your experience. You should be based in Berlin, Germany - or willing to relocate.
Below is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities that the role will cover:
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SPECIFICS:
- Research features and stories that will resonate with the Majestic Casual and Majestic Journal audiences
- Review pitches, submissions, and ideas from our contributors
- Review, proofread, and edit copy from our contributors
- Develop editorial direction for Majestic Journal, including but not limited to standardizing editorial norms, establishing content and writing guidelines, and identifying tones of voice
- Oversee editorial calendars and asset databases
- Update and maintain the Majestic Journal website, including but not limited to writing copy and/or metadata optimized for SEO, creating and updating links, and organizing web assets, as needed
- Work with other teams within the Majestic Casual umbrella to create original content, including but not limited to video productions and photoshoots, as needed
- Additional copy-editing for internal documents, as needed
REQUIREMENTS:
- At least 3 years of working experience in digital journalism/editorial
- Native English speaker (or native-level fluency in English - other languages a plus)
- Knack for writing and recognizing engaging articles and interviews
- Ability to spot interesting stories straight at/from the source, eg. from a trending SoundCloud artist, from an under-the-radar photographer on Instagram, etc.
- Passion for music and photography
- Excellent knowledge and familiarity with organizational software such as Trello, Google Drive; and digital platforms such as Squarespace, Wordpress
- Experience and familiarity with standard web publishing norms, such as SEO and social media copy, highly preferred
- Experience in managing a team (journalistic/editorial team management experience preferred)
- Newsroom or other journalistic/editorial experience preferred
- Extensive knowledge of the Majestic Casual ethos, brand, and aesthetic is highly preferred
In your application, please include your CV/resume and any of the following:
- Link to your website
- Portfolio of clippings
- Links to current published work
ABOUT MAJESTIC JOURNAL:
majesticjournal.com is an online platform and editorial magazine dedicated to the intersections of music, photography, travel, culture, and technology.
We cherish things that spark memories and emotions.
The internet is full of hidden treasures and undiscovered potential, and Majestic Journal is where you go to explore it all - where music echoes beyond earphones and images touch us beyond displays.
We believe in handpicked stories, where sound and vision enhance one another and become a fruitful entry point to understanding and reflecting the world we live in.
With our editorial efforts, we strive to support emerging talent, build a family of talented creatives around the world, and challenge the status quo.
ABOUT MAJESTIC CASUAL:
Majestic Casual was born out of pure appreciation for the things we love. We don’t care about trends, genres, stats or names. We value authenticity and diversity; things that spark our memories and emotions. To find these rare experiences, we stay curious and always with open ears and eyes for the undiscovered.
Majestic Casual is a carefully selected collection of things we admire: our very favorite discoveries shared with curious minds from around the world; the list of recommendations we’d give to our friends who seek things beyond the commercial and algorithm-driven mainstream.