Editorial Coordinator

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire an Editorial Coordinator for one of the world’s largest interactive entertainment companies.

You’ll join the Franchise Editorial team to support Emerging Franchise long-form blog content. This is a 12 months contract opportunity. This is a hybrid role located in Santa Monica, CA.

Editorial Coordinator - Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate across teams the localization of editorial content, working directly with localization teams
• CMS preparation of all editorial content
• Distribution of editorial communications, when needed
• Content & project coordination for editorial development
• Receive and track requests, working with internal teams and external agencies to provide both editorial copy and assets to internal and external customers
• Track changes and feedback, update on deadline risks
• Distribute assets across internal teams
• Folder structure maintenance and archival responsibilities
• Support team to ensure client deliverables are on-time and within budget
• Quality control as last line of defense before editorial content is published
• Lead franchise traffic meetings updating progress on current requests
• Maintain documentation, calendar and records of approvals and feedback on editorial copy and assets
• Coordinate internal and external client meeting logistics, prepare meeting materials, take meeting minutes, and update weekly status reports
• Effectively and efficiently disseminate material and information to team members
• Coordinating conversations between editorial and localization teams to streamline cross-functional process 

Editorial Coordinator - Requirements: 

• A passion for games
• Enthusiasm to play and thoroughly understand Call of Duty games
• BA/BS in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, English or Journalism preferred
• Minimum of 2-3 years of copywriting or journalism experience, video game industry preferred
• Proficient on Adobe software suit, including expertise in capturing screenshots
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Keynote, Adobe Reader, CMS systems, and other web-based content systems and software
• Proven ability to interact and communicate effectively with a variety of business functions and team leads
• Detail-oriented, self-directed skills including ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, including adaptability to fluid and last-minute changes 

Perks & Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning
• Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development
• *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

To learn more about this opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.