Job Profile Summary
The Editor, Premium Publishing position has day-to-day editorial planning and management responsibility for a slate of home and/or garden bookazines under DotDash Meredith brands and/or outside partnerships. Edits some titles personally and oversees freelance editors on others. Curates content from existing archives and commissions new photo shoots as needed. Ensures that all issues are produced on-time, on-budget, and to high standards of quality and consumer value. Participates in department brainstorms to grow, hone, and flex the portfolio to meet consumer demand, as well as explore opportunities for digital collaborations. Keeps the Executive Editor informed on all aspects of progress.
Essential Job Functions
Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
60% - Curate, write, edit, assign, and manage editorial content, its inspirational and activating qualities, factual accuracy, and visual appeal. Write, edit, and develop issues and stories on own; and manage and assign stories/titles to freelancers.
20% - Identify existing photography and commission new photo shoots. Manage all assignments, budgets, and production of titles in partnership with the assigned graphic designer.
15% - Assist with departmental operations and tracking. Manage reprints as needed.
5% - Attend photo shoots, industry events, and product demos/previews.
Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English or Journalism, or related work experience.
Experience:
Minimum (5-7) years of editorial experience in the home and/or gardening field.
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experienced editor with knowledge and passion for home and garden content.
Excellent writing, editing, and project management skills required.
Strong eye for packaging existing content with high visual and editorial standards is a must.
Skilled at procuring locations, writing photo orders, and leveraging industry contacts for best content.
Excellent planning, multitasking, and communication skills.
Strong collaborator with a range of editors, designers, and marketers—as well as outside clients/partners.
% Travel Required (Approximate): 5%
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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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