Job Title
Programming & Engagement Editor, Entertainment WeeklyJob Description
About The Position
Entertainment Weekly is looking for a programming editor who will be responsible for the brand's newsletters and notification program. The programming editor will be responsible for creating, writing and deploying newsletters as well as sending out alerts via browser notifications and Apple News notifications. The programming editor will also dig into real-time and historical analytics to create informed programming plans and track performance.
This role will be crucial in helping Entertainment Weekly expand their growing newsletter and notifications programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong news sense, a deep interest in pop culture, excellent decision-making skills and a good sense of urgency around breaking news.
Hybrid 3x a week- New York City
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
Entertainment Weekly is the premier destination for all things pop culture, delivering trusted, engaging coverage of television, movies, music, books, streaming and celebrity culture. With a sharp editorial voice and deep industry expertise, Entertainment Weekly connects audiences to the stories, talent, and moments shaping entertainment. Across digital, social, newsletters and video, EW informs and entertains passionate fans who turn to the brand to stay ahead of what’s worth watching, listening to and talking about.
The programming team at People Inc. oversees the newsletter, notification and reader experience for PEOPLE, Entertainment Weekly and InStyle. We work directly with our brand's editorial team to develop new ways to package and bring content to some of our most engaged readers. Our team is focused on not just delivering news as quickly as possible to readers but also creating the most engaging experience possible to keep readers coming back for more.
About The Positions Contributions:
Weight % | Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
80% - Planning, editing and deploying newsletters, including scheduled newsletters and breaking news newsletters.
10% - Planning, writing and deploying browser and Apple News notifications
5% - Working with editorial team on timing of content for promotion and providing insights into newsletter, homepage and notification performance.
5% - Using real-time and historical analytics to inform programming decisions. Creating traffic reports for wider team.
The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience.
Experience:
At least 2 years of experience working for a media organization
Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:
Excellent writing and editing skills, particularly in the news space.
Deep knowledge of pop culture.
Google Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets).
Familiarity with using analytics tools (ex: Google Analytics, Chartbeat, Parsley, etc.).
Excellent organization and communication skills.
Familiarity with digital CMS, social media publishing platforms or email service providers (ex: Iterable, CheetahMail, etc.).
Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a rapid, quick news environment.
% Travel Required (Approximate): 0
It is the policy of People Inc. 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 [email protected].
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Pay Range
Salary: New York: $67,000.00 - $67,000.00The 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 Inc's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, People 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.
#NMG#Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience
- At least 2 years of experience working for a media organization
- Excellent writing and editing skills, particularly in the news space
- Deep knowledge of pop culture
- Google Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets)
- Familiarity with analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Chartbeat, Parsley)
- Excellent organization and communication skills
- Familiarity with digital CMS, social media publishing platforms or email service providers (e.g., Iterable, CheetahMail)
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a rapid, quick news environment
What the Team is Saying
People Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes multiple plan choices, including no‑cost options, and the employer states it contributes more than most toward premiums. Dental and vision extend to part‑time staff, with EAP access included.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous and flexible PTO is highlighted, with accrual starting immediately and a PTO buyback option. Volunteer PTO adds additional time‑off flexibility.
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Parental & Family Support — Subsidized backup childcare via Care.com is offered alongside inclusive family‑building support such as parental leave, fertility benefits, childcare benefits, and adoption assistance. These benefits indicate an emphasis on supporting a range of family needs.
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People Inc. is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc. brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.
Why Work With Us
People Inc. has a people-first mentality - our audience, our employees, our teams. We take our role of providing the best content across the best brands very seriously and we are always looking to make sure that our teams have the space to be creative, innovate and try out new things.
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