Hi, I am posting this for a friend of mine who wants to get the word out. Christina
Web Editor - USA ClassicalTV will be the only significant destination for an Internet user looking to watch classical music, opera, ballet, musicals, classic theatre, dance or other performing arts events and documentaries. Who we are looking for? This is a rare opportunity for someone who lives and breathes performing arts, to combine their excellent website editorial skills. You will be a person who understands the web, what it can do and where it is going. However, just as important you will have a good knowledge of the performing arts, in particular classical music and dance. Twittering will be second nature and, if anything, deemed old hat. You will be a combination of personality, enthusiasm and probably a dash of eccentricity! You will be a networker, have trend awareness and be well informed about the performing arts scene, a self-starter, digitally enthusiastic but not a performing arts snob or elitist. What the role entails. To bring to life the world of performing arts by overseeing and developing the ClassicalTV website narrative. You will be required to produce accurate and inventive copy and to introduce "sticky" ideas to accompany the viewing of our massive video library. You will also work with key teams and individuals to develop an effective 'voice' for Classical TV, both write and commission articles for the website. You will be required to handle all types of media in preparation for upload through our CMS. The ideal candidate will tick the following boxes: * Excellent copy writing skills for writing, editing and managing the development, blog posts and reviews * Experience in Performing Arts entertainment (music and dance preferred-journalistic experience especially helpful * Prior web production experience with consumer facing products * Previous CMS experience-familiarity and comfort with html based back end systems and utilization of multiple technical platforms * Commercially savvy- demonstrated knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO), traffic metrics, advertising units, sponsorship programs * Experience with web based guerrilla marketing, social marketing and content driven reach expansion * Ability to work on own and make mature decisions Location: US (Home based with regular team meetings in New York or Washington) Salary: TBC depending on experience Annual Contract Instructions for applicants: Please email an up to date CV and brief covering note explaining why you would be suitable for this post and if available a sample of your work via either a URL link or PDF file. Contact: derek.nelson at classicaltv.co.uk<mailto:derek.nelson at classicaltv.co.uk>
