I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.
The Staff Writer is an excellent writer, interviewer and self-starter, responsible for pitching, reporting and writing multiple news and feature stories across PEOPLE's various platforms. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic team player with a passion for PEOPLE who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The Staff Writer 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. The Staff Writer also will be expected to support the newsroom’s diversity and inclusion efforts by seeking out diverse stories and writing with sensitivity. In addition to having an eye on what’s trending, the ideal candidate should deliver clean copy in a timely manner with impeccable journalistic standards, as well as a deep knowledge of the digital landscape, including SEO, Discover and analytics.
II. Essential Job Functions
Approximate Weight %
Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
60%
Write stories on deadline
20%
Pitch content
10%
Analyze traffic data and implement strategies accordingly
10%
Edit when needed; and other duties as 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 2 years of writing 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 may be assigned
Top Skills
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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