Job Title
Senior News Editor, EW
Job Description
About The Position | Major goals and objectives and location requirements
EW Senior News Editors are responsible for coordinating breaking news content coverage plans.
A successful Senior News Editor will be a team player who has excellent writing, editing, time management, organizational, and communication skills, as well as a deep love and knowledge of entertainment and pop culture. In addition to orchestrating coverage plans for the news of the day, they will work closely with the rest of the team, suggesting story ideas, and executing unique ways to advance a story. Successful candidates will be able to guide editors and writers as they produce well-reported and engaging content under tight deadlines. They will collaborate with the News Director and other Senior Editors on coverage plans, negotiating exclusives, and cultivating relationships with publicists and other pertinent external collaborators and sources.
The Staff Editor must also be willing to work occasional off-hours and weekends as necessary.
In-office Expectations: 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.
Entertainment Weekly is an entertainment news brand with approximately 35 full-time employees, predominately based in New York City and Los Angeles. The news team consists of a News Director, three Senior News Editors, and a team of Staff Editors and Writers.
About The Positions Contributions:
Weight % | Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
80%
Editing and assigning breaking entertainment news stories and other features
10%
Managing and providing feedback to writers
10%
Reporting and writing: deliver great entertainment access stories and news; other duties as assigned
The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred in journalism and/or equivalent experience.
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of experience, with at least 3 years in an editing role
Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:
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Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
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Strong knowledge of entertainment, pop culture, and the EW brand
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An idea generator who can think of new, fresh story ideas
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
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Experience with SEO, social media, content management systems, analytics tools
% Travel Required (Approximate): not anticipated, but may be assigned
It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [email protected].
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Pay Range
Salary: New York: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00
The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith’s total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, Dotdash Meredith provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with Dotdash Meredith and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.
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