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FineScale Modeler magazine wants an Assistant Editor, Digital, to help bring Athe best in how-to scale modeling content to its readers! You’ll report to the Editor, Scale Model Brands, and work closely with the FineScale Modeler magazine print editor, helping develop, create, and improve content for scale modelers the world over.
In addition to your own how-to stories and editing, you will bring print content alive online, as well as turn digital-first stories around for print publication. The job also includes social media, a twice monthly newsletter, and time both in front of and behind video cameras to help our readers get the most out of their scale modeling hobby.
This is the perfect job for someone who enjoys building scale models, has an excellent grasp of the digital landscape, and can write and edit how-to stories that make it easier for others to enjoy the hobby.