Posted in Jobs in Publishing	October 13, 2006

By Kim Mateus , Managing Editor Mequoda Daily and Library

Today we bring a job posting from Vicon Publishing. Vicon is looking for an Online Editor to work with the Editorial Director in creating website content. Candidate must be a detail-oriented self-starter who is comfortable in the decision-making role, but also willing to take direction and suggestion from others within the company.

If you, or someone you know, would fit that description, please read on.

An established magazine publishing company in Amherst NH is looking to hire an Online Editor to work with the Editorial Director to create website content, e-newsletters, RSS feeds, and other online components for several print publications.

This is a full-time, onsite job. Duties include:

• Finishing the transition to a new CMS (Content Management System)
• Editing and adding new content to each site
• Creating online content that complements print content
• Working to develop a subscriber community online

Editing duties will include proofreading, developing topics and features, and content writing.

The ideal candidate will have experience with online content and editing. A science background is helpful and strong language skills a must. They will be a detail-oriented self-starter, with the ability to work largely unsupervised and multitask among several different sites and duties. They will need to be comfortable in a decision-making role, but willing to take direction and suggestion from others within the company.

Necessary Skills:

• MS Office Suite
• Editing content for the Web
• CMS experience
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work well within a team, but also with little supervision
• Knowledge of present Web standards

If interested, please forward your resume to admin@viconpublishing.com – Vicon Publishing, Inc., Amherst, NH. No Freelancers

About Vicon Publishing: Vicon Publishing, Inc. provides timely and relevant information to readers across select industries. In addition to Forensic Magazine, the business-to-business media company publishes a number of print and digital publications, including Controlled Environments Magazine® and Lab Manager Magazine®. It also produces audio/web seminars and conducts the annual TurnKey Conference, which delivers useful information on technology and trends in facility construction, renovation and equipment.