The Senior Editor will oversee People’s TV vertical, producing compelling TV news and feature stories in digital and print and ensure that they keep up with the fast-moving news cycle and meet our high-quality, journalistic standards. The ideal candidate is steeped in the entertainment industry, has far-reaching contacts, is passionate about TV and knows how to find unique and compelling stories about both the shows themselves, and the personalities behind them.

The SE will manage our team of TV writers and digital editors, working closely with them to brainstorm news coverage, ideate key second-beat and breakout posts, assign reporting, craft sharp headlines and edit copy. This position will also be responsible for editing long-form content on People.com.

An experienced user of analytics tools and an audience engagement expert, the SE will mine traffic data to identify areas of growth and inspire the team to build upon wins.

The SE will also collaborate with editors from other verticals as well as with the People video, photo and design departments to oversee TV coverage across all platforms.

As part of our ongoing newsroom efforts, the SE will aim to produce content that is inclusive and reflective of our diverse audience and to support staffers in writing and editing with sensitivity.

The position requires excellent editorial judgment and text editing skills along with a good eye for photo and design and the ability to organize, manage and multitask in an extremely fast-paced environment.

II. Essential Job Functions I Weight %: Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

30

Oversee and manage TV stories in digital and print, mindful of audience engagement and online traffic goals and metrics in an effort to maintain and grow People’s reach

30

Brainstorm, create and manage from pitch to final story in print and digital across the TV vertical

20

Manage and assist editors and writers

20

Support the Executive Editor in goal-setting, project management and story-telling opportunities

100%

Education:

B.A. or equivalent experience 

Experience:

7 years or more managerial experience in an entertainment and/or celebrity news reporting environment

7 years or more digital content creation with knowledge of traffic metrics, audience engagement, leadership, writing, reporting experience as a journalist

Proven management/leadership track record

Print publication experience preferred

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work independently.

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

• Ability to respond quickly to breaking news and understand how to prioritize urgent vs. non urgent content.

• An understanding of SEO and analytics.

• Strong leadership skills.

• Passion for TV and fluency with the media landscape

Travel Required (Approximate): Occasional travel may be requested in this role