Editor, History.com

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New York, NY
Senior level
News + Entertainment
The Role
As an Editor for History.com, you will edit and assign stories related to history and crime, ensuring compelling narratives and precision. Responsibilities include structuring stories, utilizing a CMS, enhancing SEO, and collaborating with writers to develop content.
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Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have in-office requirements, A+E Networks operates on a flexible model that allows for remote, hybrid or full time in office work (in certain locales).

Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT.

Our list of eligible states in which employees may work remotely includes: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.


 

Division StoryCreativity and collaboration are at the heart of the A+E Networks Digital Content & Platforms team. Our Company mission and vision is to create illuminating and entertaining content for the most expansive audience possible by meeting audiences wherever and however they consume content, and this team is key to meeting that North Star. We are passionate about using technology in fresh ways and shaping narratives – from the first spark of an idea to their final digital form. As an employee of A+E Networks, you’ll be part of a global media and entertainment company that values diversity, representation, flexibility and kindness. In fact, Forbes named us one of America’s Best Midsize Employers for consecutive years, and Newsweek named us in their list of America’s Most Loved Workplaces, as well as their list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, LGBTQ+ and Women employees.

Job Description

Summary: A+E Networks seeks a versatile, nimble Editor to line edit and sometimes assign stories about history and crime for its websites, primarily History.com. Stories may range from features; quick-hit news-related pieces; and encyclopedic articles. The expectations are to work quickly, accurately and creatively to make stories come alive. This role reports to a Senior Editor.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU’LL DO: Editor, History.com

  • Edit stories to improve narrative and precision
  • Ensure a compelling story structure that puts the reader first
  • Build stories in the CMS, deciding what related content will create a strong on-page experience
  • Ensure discoverability, eg SEO and sharable headlines
  • Work with Writers to develop ideas
  • Assist or build newsletters and social posts

YOUR STORY: (what you need to have) Editor, History.com

  • BA/BS degree required
  • Minimum five years editing experience at an authoritative website, preferably with daily deadlines
  • Proficiency with a CMS
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills 
  • Demonstrated track record of teamwork and collaboration; lone wolves need not apply
  • Strong portfolio of relevant work 
  • Deep understanding of journalistic standards and practices, including knowledge of how to assess the credibility and reliability of sources
  • Interest in history, crime, and popular culture

CompensationHourly Pay Range: $38.99 - $44.83Annual Incentive Target: 5%


 

The annual/hourly pay range displayed serves as a good faith estimate of the

minimum and maximum base pay range for this role. Compensation for the role will

be based on a number of different factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills,

competencies, location, and experience. A+E offers a competitive total compensation

package, which includes healthcare coverage, 401k matching, and a range of other benefits. Learn more at aenetworks.com/careers.


 

A+E Networks proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants, and makes employment decisions consistent with this principle.  The company’s employment actions and decisions – including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, compensation, transfer, layoff, and termination – are made without regard to an employee’s race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, family and medical leave status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
A+E Television Networks is a joint venture of the Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company.
We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.

The Company
HQ: New York, NY
2,555 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1983

What We Do

We are a global media and entertainment brand portfolio that finds, cultivates, illuminates and markets entertainment content to worldwide audiences.

A+E Networks® is a collection of culture brands that includes A&E®, HISTORY®, Lifetime®, Lifetime Movies™, FYI,™, VICELAND® and BIOGRAPHY®. We are in eight out of 10 American homes, cumulatively reach 335 million people worldwide and have 500+ million digital users.

We are in the story business and just as the industry and art form have evolved, so too have we. Since our founding in 1983 with just two cable channels, we have grown into a multi-platform, multimedia, multi-genre content creator. Our brands have points of view we proudly champion and defend. We got to where we are by being great listeners, innovators and idea movers, specializing in the human experience.

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