Job Title
News Editor InStyleJob Description
About The Position Major goals and objectives and location requirements
InStyle is seeking a news editor to help drive timely coverage across celebrity fashion beauty and pop culture for a trusted destination for celebrity news style red carpet and more. The news editor will be responsible for pitching writing and editing news under this coverage umbrella with an emphasis on audience growth and data-informed strategy. This role will report to the News Director and work closely with a team of freelance news writers to help shape InStyles news vertical.
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.
InStyle is a trusted voice in fashion beauty and pop culture. We are committed to producing insightful conversational and accurate content. When were not interviewing a celebrity stylist makeup artist hairdresser relationship guru or other expert its because we are the expert. We dont engage in unsubstantiated rumors give unfounded advice or pass judgment. Our mission is to spotlight style with intention impact and influence.
About The Positions Contributions:
Weight % Accountabilities Actions and Expected Measurable Results
80% Write and Edit Breaking News and Trending Stories
20% Content Strategy
The Roles Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:
Education:
A BS degree in journalism communications or related field (preferred) and/or equivalent experience.
Experience:
Excellent writing editing and communication skills.
Demonstrate strong news judgment and ability to identify stories that will drive traffic.
A deep passion for/knowledge of celebrity pop culture and celebrity fashion is essential.
Interested in ideating unique and strategic takes on the news that will help to engage and grow the InStyle audience.
Comfortable covering red carpets awards shows and other live events.
Thrive in a fast-paced news environment and work well under pressure with flexibility.
Display strong professionalism.
Specific Knowledge Skills Certifications and Abilities:
Interested in ideating unique and strategic takes on the news that will help to engage and grow the InStyle audience.
Familiarity and interest in using data and metrics like Looker Google Analytics Chartbeat and to help inform coverage.
Familiarity with CMS systems.
Familiarity with SEO best practices Google Trends etc.
Expected to work occasional weekends and off-hours as needed for tentpole award shows.
% Travel Required (Approximate): 0%
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Salary: New York: $67000.00 - $80000.00The 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 People Incs total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses and short- and long-term incentives.In additionPeople Inc. 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 People Inc. 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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