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$ 78000 - 85000
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Staff EditorJob Description
I. Job Summary Major goals and objectives.
The Staff Editor will be responsible for working closely with the Senior Editors and Senior News Editors to coordinate cross-platform content with a focus on entertainment and celebrity news. 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 and write enticing newsy headlines. 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. Were 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. Its 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
Approximate 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): 0 - 10% or as 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 E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program please click here: Range
Salary: New York: $78000.00 - $85000.00 California: $78000.00 - $85000.00The 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 long-term 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 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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Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
