I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.
The Staff Editor will be responsible for working closely with the Senior Editor and Senior News Editor to coordinate cross-platform content. This will include managing both routine daily news and breaking news situations.
The ideal candidate is a dynamic editor who is passionate about PEOPLE and knows how to find unique and compelling stories. The Staff Editor will be expected to work occasional nights and weekends to handle reporting assignments and cover breaking news and events with the rest of the team. We're looking for an impeccable writer and line editor with sound news judgment and an ability to prioritize stories as they come in from all angles.
The Staff Editor needs to be able to ideate and identify key second-beat and breakout posts on breaking and trending news stories, assigning these to members of the team and inspiring collaboration and camaraderie. It’s key to have a fluent understanding of the digital landscape, including content streams, SEO, Discover and analytics and to be meticulously organized.
II. Essential Job Functions
Weight %
Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
60%
Write and edit stories on deadline
20%
Pitch and assign content
10%
Analyze traffic data and implement strategies accordingly
10%
Coordinate staffing needs with the team, or other duties as may be assigned
III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.
Education:
BA or BS in related field or equivalent experience or training and/or experience
Experience:
Minimum 4 years of writing and/or editing for a high-volume digital news organization
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Strong writing and editing skills, impeccable journalistic standards and attention to detail
• Ability to respond quickly to breaking news
• Strong basic reporting abilities
% Travel Required (Approximate): Not anticipated, but maybe assigned.
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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