Project Manager, Power 100 (Freelance) — Editorial

Remote | Contract | Los Angeles Preferred

THE COMPANY

Since 1945, EBONY has celebrated and chronicled Black excellence and leadership worldwide. In January 2021, the iconic brand was relaunched under new ownership as EBONY Media Group, a diversified multi-platform media company. This is an exciting chapter for the beloved brand, and we are looking for talented, enthusiastic candidates to join our close-knit, highly collaborative team. We’re calling all innovators and creators who want to be part of the legacy by helping shape EBONY’s future!

THE ROLE

EBONY is seeking a freelance Project Manager to drive the editorial and creative execution of the Power 100 program. This role oversees copy and creative direction across the Editorial HUB, and serves as the day-to-day point person keeping all Content team deliverables moving.

RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

Editorial & Copy Management

Recruit and manage writers for the Power 100 writeups
Edit copy and manage overall copy flow
Manage factcheckers and copyeditors across all Power 100 materials, including site copy, signage, event menu, and video
Partner with the EBONY editorial team to copyedit the 100 bio blurbs
Manage the program booklet

Creative Direction & Editorial HUB

Establish creative direction for the Editorial HUB from an assetproduction standpoint (headshots, blurbs, hero video)
Coordinate with the photo studio on asset production
Provide feedback on and implement content deliverables across the Editorial HUB
Provide feedback on social media rollout and amplification
Provide feedback on the HUB’s design and layout
Act as the daytoday consult moving all Content team creative deliverables forward

Program & Event Execution

Speaker scripting
Program copywriting
Gather email and mailing addresses for nominees
Coordinate with EVP, Editorial on budget expenditures for EP100 creative and graphic needs
Attend departmental Power 100 meetings several times a week

QUALIFICATIONS

Proven project management experience in editorial, media, or events
Strong copyediting and copywriting skills
Experience recruiting and managing writers and editorial support staff
Comfort liaising with senior talent, committees, and crossfunctional teams
Ability to manage timelines, budgets, and multiple creative work streams in a remote setting

About EBONY Company LLC

Since 1945, EBONY has celebrated and chronicled Black excellence and leadership worldwide. In January 2021, the iconic brand was relaunched under new ownership as EBONY Media Group, a diversified multi-platform media company. This is an exciting chapter for the beloved brand, and we are looking for talented, enthusiastic candidates to join our close-knit, highly collaborative team. We are calling all innovators and creators who are ready to join the legacy by helping shape EBONY Media from the ground up!

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