News Editor, Allrecipes

About The Position | Major goals and objectives and location requirements

Allrecipes, the number one food site on the internet, is looking for a News Editor.  The role will work across breaking news content, editing and building news stories in the CMS, ensuring factual accuracy, performing rewrites as needed, and otherwise confirming that copy is clean and correct. Occasionally, assigning content to writers or writing articles yourself will be required.

This position will be based in NY or remote:

NY In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.

Remote Expectations: This position is fully remote with no in-office requirements, (might require coming into an office 1 or 2x a year)

About The Positions Contributions:

Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

• 50%:  Edit, produce, and publish articles for our news & trending team

• 20%:  Pitch and brainstorm news article ideas

• 20%:  Attend content meetings as needed

• 10%:  Occasionally assign articles to staff and/or freelance writers

The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required

Experience:

• At least 3 years experience editing in the food and beverage space, preferably for a digital brand

• Experience in the news space, especially editing experience, strongly preferred

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of cooking, recipes, and different kinds of cuisines 

• Strong writing and editing skills

• Knowledge of and experience in implementing SEO best practices

• You’re able to easily adopt an established brand voice, and you adhere to strict brand and style guidelines like a pro

• Comfortable with content management systems

• Detail-oriented and able to work efficiently, independently, and accurately

• Photoshop skills a plus

% Travel Required (Approximate):  5%