City Cast DC, Editor Hybrid District of Columbia Full time Washington, District of Columbia, United States Job Description: City Cast DC is seeking an experienced, driven editor to edit and support a growing team of local reporters across multiple beats and platforms. Reporting to the Managing Editor, this editor will serve as a deputy, helping to manage day-to-day editing and coverage strategy. The ideal candidate is news-driven, passionate about driving distinct coverage, and adept at understanding how stories can be translated across articles, newsletters, podcasts and social. They are also a strong communicator and manager who believes in front-end editing, giving constructive feedback, and helping reporters grow their skills. The editor will be working closely with the entire team to expand City Cast DC’s newsroom, so an enthusiasm for building from the ground up is a must. Application Due: Friday May 29 What You’ll Do - Edit a team of reporters, providing clear guidance, feedback, and support on a daily basis - Review, refine, and approve story pitches, helping reporters sharpen angles, identify gaps, and prioritize coverage - Edit newsletters and other written reporting for clarity, structure, voice, and accuracy, ensuring work meets City Cast DC’s editorial standards. - Collaborate with the podcast and social teams to ensure reported stories translate cleanly across platforms - Use audience metrics and reader feedback to inform coverage decisions and sharpen our approach over time - Fact-check reporting and oversee accuracy and ensure fairness throughout the editing process. - Help manage editorial workflows, deadlines, and publishing schedules to keep the newsroom running smoothly. - Provide coaching and mentorship to help reporters grow as writers, reporters, and public-facing journalists. What You Bring - 2-3+ years editing and managing reporters in a local or regional news environment. - Strong editorial judgment and a deep understanding of how to shape and elevate reported stories. - A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy, fairness, and clear fact-checking processes. - Experience working in fast-paced, deadline-driven newsrooms. - Excellent communication and people-management skills, with the ability to give constructive feedback and set clear expectations. - An understanding of cross-platform storytelling, including how written reporting translates to audio and social media. - Familiarity with audience metrics and how to apply them to editorial decision-making is a plus - A genuine interest in DC and its communities, along with an appreciation for the city’s complexity and nuance. Benefits The Editor will report to the Managing Editor of City Cast DC. This position is full-time, with excellent benefits. The annual salary range is $80,000-$125,000 depending on experience. You must be local, though work will be primarily remote. City Cast is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity, which involves attracting talented people from diverse backgrounds and traditions. Read about our mission and core values here. We encourage everyone to apply.

• Write engaging, and accurate product descriptions that highlight unique design details, fabrics, and fits for our e-commerce platform. • Draft compelling copy for daily marketing emails, SMS campaigns, and digital advertisements that drive customer engagement and conversion. • Craft editorial-style copy for lookbooks, collection launches, and website landing pages that align with our seasonal creative direction. • Develop authentic and punchy social media captions for Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest that resonate with our vibrant community. • Maintain and evolutionize the distinct For Love & Lemons brand voice, ensuring total consistency across all editorial and marketing channels. • Collaborate closely with the marketing, design, and e-commerce teams to align copy deadlines with production and launch calendars. • Implement SEO best practices into web content and blog posts to organically increase visibility without compromising the brand's editorial tone.

• Create and optimise Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) focused content specifically tailored for the Australian market. • Experiment with emerging AI search workflows and actively contribute to the development of internal content best practices. • Improve content structure, clarity, discoverability, and conversion performance across digital channels. • Collaborate with SEO, Product and Marketing teams. • Maintain high editorial, search engine, and brand quality standards across all published assets. • Evaluate and improve AI-generated outputs by using strong editorial judgment.

Role Description We are looking for an AI-Native Content Marketing Associate who is excited about the future of AI-powered marketing and eager to build next-generation content workflows for the Australian market. This role focuses on creating high-quality, SEO-, CRO-, and GEO-optimised content using a blend of AI tools and human insight. Your primary mission will be to drive measurable growth in organic discovery, engagement, and conversions for the Australian market through AI-powered content operations, combining SEO, CRO, GEO, and human editorial excellence at scale. Outcomes - Outcome 1 (1 - 3 Months): Improve Organic Content Performance. - Focus on improving organic traffic, engagement, and lead generation across priority Australian content pages. - Optimize existing pages for rankings, readability, and conversions. - Create SEO-focused content aligned with user intent. - Contribute directly to pipeline growth through content optimization initiatives. - Outcome 2 (3 – 6 Months): Build High-Performance AI Content Workflows. - Build scalable, high-quality AI-assisted content workflows. - Review and refine AI-generated content before publishing. - Continuously improve prompting, editing workflows, and editorial QA processes. - Outcome 3 (6–12 Months): Drive AI-Driven Discovery Growth. - Position Sleek’s Australian content to perform strongly across emerging AI-driven discovery platforms. - Optimize content structure, FAQs, and formatting for AI discoverability. - Drive GEO (Generative Engine Optimisation) and E-E-A-T improvements across priority pages. Qualifications - 1–3 years of experience in content marketing. - Strong writing and editing skills in English. - Good understanding of SEO, with a curiosity to learn Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) principles. - Strong interest in content that drives business outcomes, not just traffic. - Collaborative team player, receptive to feedback, and eager to learn in a fast-evolving environment. - Demonstrated interest and hands-on experimentation with AI tools for content creation, optimization, or workflow automation. - Genuine curiosity about how AI is changing search and content discovery. - Ability and willingness to critically evaluate and improve AI-generated outputs. Requirements - Familiarity with WordPress. - Background in Accounting, Tax, or Financial Services. Must-Have Attributes - Takes responsibility for content quality and follows through on tasks. - Open to feedback, learning quickly, and improving continuously. - Ensures accuracy, clarity, and consistency in published content. - Actively experiments with AI tools and prompting techniques. - Works effectively with content, SEO, and platform teams. - Maintains high standards even when working quickly or with AI-assisted workflows. What You’ll Be Responsible For - Create and optimise SEO, CRO, and GEO focused content specifically tailored for the Australian market. - Experiment with emerging AI search workflows and contribute to the development of internal content best practices. - Improve content structure, clarity, discoverability, and conversion performance across digital channels. - Collaborate with SEO, Product, and Marketing teams. - Maintain high editorial, search engine, and brand quality standards across all published assets. - Evaluate and improve AI-generated outputs using strong editorial judgment. Behavioural Fit - Ownership: Reliability and accountability within the team. - Humility: Open-mindedness to feedback and willingness to learn from others. - Structured Thinking: Ability to show sound judgment in complex situations. - Data-driven: Use sound data to support strategies and review success. - Can have tough conversations in a positive way: Building empathy and trust through effective communication. About the Interview Process The successful candidate will participate in the following interview stages: - One Way Video Interview/ TA screen call. - Case study on AI capability assessment (approximately 60 minutes). - Technical Interview (approximately 60 minutes). - Soft skills interview (approximately 45-60 minutes). - References checks & Offer. Requirement for Background Screening Please be aware that Sleek is a regulated entity and as such is required to perform different levels of background checks on staff depending on their role. This may include verifying: - Your education. - Any criminal history. - Any political exposure. - Any bankruptcy or adverse credit history. Benefits - Humility and kindness: A culture of not taking ourselves too seriously and being able to laugh. - Flexibility: Work from home and adjust hours as needed. - Financial benefits: Competitive salaries, generous paid time off, and employee share ownership plan. - Personal growth: Responsibility and autonomy with opportunities for training and development. - Commitment to building Sleek as a force for good as a certified B Corp.