Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have in-office requirements, A+E Global Media 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 Global Media 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 Global Media, 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
THE ROLE: Senior Editor, AETV.com
SUMMARY: Senior Editor, AETV.com
A+E Global Media seeks a versatile Senior Editor to help shape the future of the A&E web site, with a focus on true crime content. The ideal candidate will have a good command of story-telling and SEO. This job consists of 90% assigning and editing text stories, and building out the on-page experience. It is not a video editing job; applicants must have experience directing and editing text content.
MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU’LL DO: Senior Editor, AETV.com
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Develop and assign stories, partnering with other team members to develop a solid content strategy around specific pillars relating to true crime content
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Edit stories, ensuring a compelling story structure that puts the reader first
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Ensure discoverability, eg SEO and sharable headlines
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Build stories in the CMS, deciding what related content will create a strong on-page experience
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Work with writers to develop ideas
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Develop non-narrative content types like quizzes, polls and more to engage fans
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Assist or build newsletters and social posts
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Help edit content on other topics important to AETV
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Senior Editor, AETV.com
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Minimum seven years editing experience at an authoritative website, preferably with daily deadlines
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Experience and interest in crime, popular culture and history required
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Experience with crime or sensitive content; familiarity with legal and ethical concerns
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Proficiency with a CMS
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Demonstrated track record of teamwork and collaboration; lone wolves need not apply
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Strong portfolio of work
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Deep understanding of journalistic standards and practices, including knowledge of how to assess the credibility and reliability of sources
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BA/BS degree in related discipline preferred
CompensationHourly Pay Range: $59.90 - $68.89Annual 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 www.aegm.com/careers.
A+E Global Media 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 Global Media 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.
Top Skills
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.
