This is from the AA Career section. They are looking for a magazine editor for Southwest Airline's Spirit Magazine. Am I missing something? Is the magazine contracted out to AMR/ AA?
Editor - Spirit Magazine - DFW – 00593
Job Description
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Description
American has attained a leadership role in the aviation industry through a history of innovation and professionalism. Competitive challenges have spurred vast changes in our business, making American an exciting company at which to work. Our management team, a group of professionals with experiences, backgrounds and ideas as varied and unique as the places we fly; is without peer in the industry. We are committed to hiring, training and developing candidates with a strong desire to learn and grow, both personally and professionally.
Our ideal candidate will be a creative, hands-on editor who will lead the talented team at award-winning in-flight magazine of Southwest Airlines.
Responsibilities include setting the publication's tone and direction, generating timely, relevant story ideas in travel, business, lifestyle, health/fitness/nutrition, and pop-culture categories, managing editorial and design staffs, approving all story assignments, working with contributing writers on story queries, editing manuscripts for concept and style, and approving all submitted copy for publication.
Qualifications
The successful candidate should exhibit an understanding and sensitivity to the culture of Southwest Airlines. 5-10 years of magazine editorial experience and experience supervising freelance writers and full-time staff is required. A working knowledge of Microsoft Word, InDesign and Excel is required. Requires a high degree of initiative, a proactive attitude, the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, and ability to make sound decisions with minimal direction. Capable of working under time constraints to meet deadlines. Must have strong oral, presentation and written communication skills. Bachelor?s Degree in English, Journalism or related field is required.
EOE
Editor - Spirit Magazine - DFW – 00593
Job Description
Apply Online
Description
American has attained a leadership role in the aviation industry through a history of innovation and professionalism. Competitive challenges have spurred vast changes in our business, making American an exciting company at which to work. Our management team, a group of professionals with experiences, backgrounds and ideas as varied and unique as the places we fly; is without peer in the industry. We are committed to hiring, training and developing candidates with a strong desire to learn and grow, both personally and professionally.
Our ideal candidate will be a creative, hands-on editor who will lead the talented team at award-winning in-flight magazine of Southwest Airlines.
Responsibilities include setting the publication's tone and direction, generating timely, relevant story ideas in travel, business, lifestyle, health/fitness/nutrition, and pop-culture categories, managing editorial and design staffs, approving all story assignments, working with contributing writers on story queries, editing manuscripts for concept and style, and approving all submitted copy for publication.
Qualifications
The successful candidate should exhibit an understanding and sensitivity to the culture of Southwest Airlines. 5-10 years of magazine editorial experience and experience supervising freelance writers and full-time staff is required. A working knowledge of Microsoft Word, InDesign and Excel is required. Requires a high degree of initiative, a proactive attitude, the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, and ability to make sound decisions with minimal direction. Capable of working under time constraints to meet deadlines. Must have strong oral, presentation and written communication skills. Bachelor?s Degree in English, Journalism or related field is required.
EOE
