Golden Globes: Web Editor

Golden Globes: Website Editor

The Golden Globes is one of the most prestigious awards ceremonies in the entertainment industry, celebrating outstanding achievements in film and television. We are seeking a talented Website Editor to join our team and play a vital role in managing and curating content for our official website. The site is currently being reimagined and will be elegant and carefully curated. The website editor should love award shows, cinema, and fashion.

As the Website Editor for The Golden Globes, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing our online presence. You will play a pivotal role in engaging our global audience, providing up-to-date information on nominees and winners, and showcasing the glamour and excitement of our annual awards ceremony. The website editor will write and will also assign stories.

Responsibilities for this role will include:

Content Management:

• Oversight of the editorial calendar for the website, ensuring timely and relevant content.
• Create, edit, and curate compelling content, including articles, interviews, features, and event highlights, including creating photo galleries.
• Ensure that all content is accurate, aligns with our brand voice, and meets quality standards.

Website Maintenance:

• Monitor and maintain the functionality and performance of the website.
• Collaborate with the IT team to implement updates, enhancements, and improvements.
• Ensure the website is mobile-responsive and user-friendly.

Event Coverage:

• Provide comprehensive coverage of the Golden Globes awards ceremony and related events.
• Coordinate with photographers and videographers to source and publish high-quality multimedia content.
• Manage live updates during the awards ceremony.

Social Media Integration:

• Work closely with the Social Media team to ensure seamless integration between the website and our social media channels.
• Encourage cross-promotion of content to maximize engagement and reach.

Audience Engagement:

• Analyze website traffic and user behavior using analytics tools.
• Identify trends and opportunities for increasing audience engagement.
• Implement SEO strategies to improve search engine visibility.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with internal teams, including Marketing, Public Relations, and Event Planning, to align website content with overall strategies.
• Build relationships with industry professionals and talent representatives to secure exclusive interviews and content.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in website editing, content management, or digital publishing, preferably in the entertainment industry.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with an attention to detail.
• Proficiency in content management systems (CMS), WordPress and basic HTML/CSS.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and analytics tools.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• A passion for the entertainment industry and an understanding of film and television.
• Flexibility to work during the awards season and cover live events as needed.

If you are a creative and dedicated professional with a passion for digital media and entertainment, we invite you to apply for the Website Editor position at The Golden Globes. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and writing samples showcasing your editorial skills.

Typical wage range: $85k - $100k. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements, a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

About The Golden Globe® Awards 

As a premier entertainment award since 1944, the annual Golden Globe Awards has honored achievements in both television and film. Over the last three decades, the licensing fees from the Golden Globe Awards have enabled donations of more than $55 million to entertainment-related charities including scholarship programs, film restoration projects and humanitarian efforts. This funding has also supported diverse programs in partnership with advocacy groups aimed at promoting greater access in Hollywood for underserved communities. Dick Clark Productions is the owner and producer of the Golden Globe Awards. For more information on the Golden Globe Awards, please visit www.GoldenGlobes.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and in Spanish on Twitter, and Facebook.

About Penske Media Corporation   

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of over 300 million globally. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands. PMC is committed to fostering a working environment that is inclusive, diverse, and responsible. We value a work culture built on all backgrounds, voices, and experiences. Our greatest wins have stemmed from collaboration, teamwork, and information sharing across our company and brands.  PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several vital cultural events such as SXSW, LA3C, Life is Beautiful, Latin Music Week and ATX Television Festival. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, PMC believes companies should not only be profitable but also forces for good. For more information on the company, please visit www.PMC.com