Staff Editor, Society and Culture

Job Description

Job Title
Staff Editor, Society and Culture

I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.

The Staff Editor will be responsible for working closely with the Executive Editor and the Society & Culture directors to coordinate cross-platform content. 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. 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. We're 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. The staff editor should have a knowledge of culture trends, including influencers of the zeitgeist, and be familiar with sourcing stories from social platforms. It's 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

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 ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com.

Pay Range
Salary: New York: $78,000.00

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rno4z5-18-227-134-23-42 in your application.