Staff Writer Crime
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Staff Writer CrimeJob Description
I. Job Summary Major goals and objectives.
The Staff Writer is an excellent writer interviewer and selfstarter responsible for pitching reporting and writing multiple news and feature stories across PEOPLEs various platforms. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic team player with a passion for PEOPLE who thrives in a fastpaced 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 newsrooms diversity and inclusion efforts by seeking out diverse stories and writing with sensitivity. In addition to having an eye on whats 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 highvolume 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
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 .
The Company participates in the federal EVerify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the EVerify program please click here: Range
Salary: New York: $78000.00 $78000.00The 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 Merediths total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses and short and longterm incentives.In additionDotdash 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 1012 paid holidays annually and generous paid parental leave (birthing and nonbirthing 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.
#NMG#Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
