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Renew Media, LLC

Renew Media, LLC supports individuals recovering from substance abuse and their loved ones by providing relevant and engaging information and resources to keep them connected and encourage them to create and embrace a healthy lifestyle as they recover in the real world.

Renew Magazine

Written by health and recovery experts, and those who daily face the challenges of real-world recovery, Renew magazine serves those new to recovery, transitioning from treatment or supporting the recovering addict. The only recovery lifestyle magazine, Renew offers the perspective of experience. We understand that everyone's journey is a unique and humbling one. At Renew, we support our readers by serving as trusted and wise members of their community, embracing their journey and encouraging their ongoing recovery.

RenewEveryDay.com

RenewEveryDay.com expands the community to embrace those new and old to recovery and offers visitors an ever-expanding universe of information, entertainment and connection. The site is to be user-driven, and visitors will be able to connect with each other and offer their own news, listings, insights and inspiration.

Job Requirements or Qualification:

The editor will help develop the Renew brand, brainstorm content, help to establish the voice and direction of the magazine and website, review and edit copy, write copy, research and fact check, manage database information and assist the publisher as needed. The editor will work with the editorial director to create the lineup for upcoming issues as well as seek out freelance contributors and assign stories. The editor needs to be an adept writer, one who can develop content (long-form and abbreviated) for an array of audiences (readers, potential advertisers, potential investors, press members), for a variety of mediums (magazine, website, newsletter, press releases, social media) in a host of formats (promotional, feature, editorial, business). The ideal candidate will be a strong writer and communicator with business acumen and a level of experience dealing with a variety of people and needs. The candidate must be able to function in a fast-paced work environment as a team member as well as individually, meet deadlines and provide quality customer service.

The editor will also manage production and workflow. Should be organized, efficient and a strong leader. The editor will work with the designer in layouts (should be fluent in InDesign), maintain production schedules and communicate with the printer and newsstand distributor. The editor will maintain the style guide and proof all pages before press. The editor will ensure the timely and accurate production of all pages. The editor will also be the liaison between the magazine and the fulfillment house.

Minimum qualifications include: Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, communications or a related field; 3-5 years of strong professional writing and editing experience; knowledge of AP stylebook guidelines; ability to handle multiple projects in a past-paced work environment; ability to work with a variety of people; ability to meet deadlines; ability to work as a team member and independently.

Please send cover letter, resume, writing samples and salary requirements to kelseya at reneweveryday.com.