Editor, Evergreen

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About The Position |

Do you binge-watch Bridgerton as soon as a new season drops? Are you the go-to friend for all the latest celebrity news: from new couple alerts to surprising breakups? PEOPLE is looking for an editor to join our digital Evergreen team.
This position will involve pitching, assigning and editing search-driven content for PEOPLE across our various verticals, from entertainment, royals and lifestyle content to crime and human interest. This person must be an impeccable editor as well as a digitally-savvy pop culture and celebrity expert who stays up-to-date on trending topics and popular entertainment releases (especially new streaming titles!), and also has a knowledge of SEO best practices and basic analytics.

PEOPLE is a fast-paced newsroom, so speed is essential along with an ability to handle multiple edits per day. We're looking for a self-sufficient editor who is comfortable recruiting and managing freelance writers, as well as using SEO tools to find and brainstorm new content. This position will also involve working on various projects across different departments and communicating with stakeholders.

Hybrid 3x a week- New York, NY

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.

PEOPLE's accomplished team of editors, writers, designers and photographers are all dedicated to the brand's core mission: to inform, entertain and inspire by sharing the stories that everyone will be talking about. For 50 years, the PEOPLE team has been comprised of trusted experts in nearly every field. We're the go-to source for news about celebrities, entertainment and the royals, and we elevate powerful human interest stories and everyday people making a difference in their communities. With decades of experience and a true passion for the subjects we cover, our journalists believe in the power of storytelling to make a difference.

About The Positions Contributions:

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The Role's Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:

Education:

BA or BS

Experience:

4-5 years experience with a celebrity news publication or in a related lifestyle space

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:

- Demonstrated knowledge of celebrity, entertainment and pop culture.

- Strong writing and editing skills, impeccable journalistic standards, and attention to detail.

- Ability to respond quickly to breaking news and understand how to find an SEO or evergreen angle from a news event.

- Demonstrated understanding of SEO and analytics.

- Detail-oriented and organized, yet loves a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

% Travel Required (Approximate): 0

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.

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Pay Range

The 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 Meredith's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition,Dotdash 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.