Senior Reporter, TV

Job Description

Job Title
Senior Reporter, TV

I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.

The Senior Reporter, TV will work closely with the Senior Editor, TV to help identify and cover news stories that can benefit from original reporting, and tap into their rolodex of sources to ensure that PEOPLE is publishing deeply reported celebrity content and consistently breaking news in the TV and celebrity world. The Senior Reporter will work in many content areas contributing ideas, reporting help and writing, with an eye towards traffic driving content. They will pitch and write for both print and digital platforms and will be expected to produce multiple digital stories per day which span across breaking news articles to in-depth features. They are also expected to coordinate the production of multiple print stories per week, which includes pitching original ideas, coordinating interviews and collaborating with Art and Photo departments. Important to have entertainment industry contacts as they may be charged with booking talent for specific projects.

II. Essential Job Functions

Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

70% Reporting and writing stories across print and digital that will drive traffic, including celebrity interviews, and collaborating with the Senior Editor, TV on pitches and sourcing opportunities.

15% Covering celebrity events.
15% Working live TV events and award shows.

100%

III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.

Education:

Bachelor's degree, preferably in journalism or communications, related field or equivalent training and/or experience.

Experience:

Minimum 8-10 years experience

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent digital and print writing skills, a deep knowledge of the celebrity news landscape, an eye for a good story, ability to work well with many people across job functions, knowledge of analytics, SEO and audience engagement. Great celebrity contacts and the ability to make friends with anyone. Incredible interviewing abilities. Strong news instincts.

% 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 ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com.

Pay Range
Salary: New York: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 California: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00

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