About The Position |
Do you binge-watch Bridgerton as soon as a new season drops? Are you the go-to friend for all the latest celebrity news: from new couple alerts to surprising breakups? PEOPLE is looking for an editor to join our digital Evergreen team.
This position will involve pitching, assigning and editing search-driven content for PEOPLE across our various verticals, from entertainment, royals and lifestyle content to crime and human interest. This person must be an impeccable editor as well as a digitally-savvy pop culture and celebrity expert who stays up-to-date on trending topics and popular entertainment releases (especially new streaming titles!), and also has a knowledge of SEO best practices and basic analytics.
PEOPLE is a fast-paced newsroom, so speed is essential along with an ability to handle multiple edits per day. We’re looking for a self-sufficient editor who is comfortable recruiting and managing freelance writers, as well as using SEO tools to find and brainstorm new content. This position will also involve working on various projects across different departments and communicating with stakeholders.
Hybrid 3x a week- New York, NY
This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.
About The Team | The Team and/or Brand.
PEOPLE’s accomplished team of editors, writers, designers and photographers are all dedicated to the brand’s core mission: to inform, entertain and inspire by sharing the stories that everyone will be talking about. For 50 years, the PEOPLE team has been comprised of trusted experts in nearly every field. We’re the go-to source for news about celebrities, entertainment and the royals, and we elevate powerful human interest stories and everyday people making a difference in their communities. With decades of experience and a true passion for the subjects we cover, our journalists believe in the power of storytelling to make a difference.
About The Positions Contributions:
Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
70%
Edit and publish new content, closely adhering to PEOPLE’s style guide and ensuring all copy is clean and accurate as well as optimized for SEO
20%
Follow the news cycle to ideate and assign new content
10%
Update existing content library with new developments and SEO guidelines
The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:
Education:
BA or BS
Experience:
4-5 years experience with a celebrity news publication or in a related lifestyle space
Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:
- Demonstrated knowledge of celebrity, entertainment and pop culture.
- Strong writing and editing skills, impeccable journalistic standards, and attention to detail.
- Ability to respond quickly to breaking news and understand how to find an SEO or evergreen angle from a news event.
- Demonstrated understanding of SEO and analytics.
- Detail-oriented and organized, yet loves a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
% Travel Required (Approximate): 0
Top Skills
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
Dotdash Meredith is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.
Why Work With Us
Dotdash Meredith has a people-first mentality - our audience, our employees, our teams. We take our role of providing the best content across the best brands very seriously and we are always looking to make sure that our teams have the space to be creative, innovate and try out new things.
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