Her Campus Media is the #1 media company reaching the female college and GenZennial audience and a full-service marketing agency. We reach over 35 million monthly users across the Her Campus Media family of brands - which includes Her Campus, College Fashionista, Spoon University and InfluenceHer Collective - as well as operate the largest on-campus chapter network and even more products and events that fulfill our mission of serving young women across every platform.

Her Campus Media has been named to Forbes' 30 Under 30, Entrepreneur magazine's Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce's Top Small Business of the Year, Forbes 100 Best Websites for Women and 10 Best Websites for Millennial Women among other accolades.

Spoon University is seeking an associate editor with a passion for food and their finger on the pulse of Gen Z to join our team part time. In this role, you will assist the managing editor in overseeing SpoonUniversity.com national editorial content, managing and mentoring Spoon national writers, growing traffic and engagement, executing special editorial projects, and continually innovating on and implement processes and practices to ensure smooth editorial operations. 

This role will report directly to Spoon University's managing editor and will be contracted for 20 hours a week.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Brainstorm, pitch, and write trend, news, pop culture, and feature stories through the lens of food, most with a quick turnaround
• Assist the managing editor with a team of 15+ national writers, editing and publishing their work and giving constructive feedback for professional development
• Assist in managing editorial packages and franchises

We believe the following will set you up for success in this role. If you don't have all of these qualifications, please still consider applying and tell us more about what makes you a great candidate for this role! We value unique perspectives, approaches and backgrounds. 

• Has their finger on the pulse of the food world
• Knows how to write for (and continue to grow) a Gen Z and college student audience
• Can spot a food trend coming from a mile away and knows how to turn it into a story, loves pop culture and its intersection with food
• Previous experience/love of writing about and covering the food world
• Some experience with traffic/analytics and editing with a willingness to learn more

Salary Range: $18 - $21/hour

Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, experience, and more.

Interview Process & Expectations

To apply, click the “I’m interested” button to upload your resume and submit a cover letter. 

Our timeline is to make a hire by August 2023. You can expect 2-3 rounds of interviews, including an initial phone screen and subsequent interviews with members of the Her Campus Editorial team. You may also be asked to complete a work product test.

Please refer to our Interview Prep Guide (hercampusmedia.com/careers/interview-prep) for a general overview of our hiring and interview process and what we look for in applications.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.