I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.
The Senior News Editor will be responsible for coordinating closely with the Style and Beauty Director to lead digital coverage for Style. This includes leading digital coverage of key events and managing digital coverage, from routine daily news to breaking news situations that arise within the vertical; helping to develop strategy and content opportunities around trends, celebrity stories, and topical issues.
The ideal candidate is a dynamic editor who’s extremely skilled at mining social media and other sources (both online and/or through contacts) for new and exclusive stories. A compelling storyteller, quick—and impeccable—line editor, writer (whenever needed), and headline writer. Must have solid news judgment and the ability to prioritize and identify potentially high-traffic stories.
This candidate would also need to be able to ideate key second beat and breakout posts, to fully leverage breaking and trending news stories. A fluent understanding of the digital landscape, including content streams, SEO and analytics is mandatory, and this editor needs to be extremely organized, efficient, and able to communicate quickly, clearly—and respectfully—to the team
II. Essential Job Functions
Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
40% Finding, overseeing, assigning and editing a large volume of stories daily. Collaborating with the legal team on vetting stories.
30% Strategizing coverage, making assignments and overseeing execution, drawing on the editorial calendar as well as data and analytics.
10% Writing as needed/desired, and other duties as may be assigned.
10% Overseeing the digital footprint on large-scale event coverage.
10% Strategizing and preparing for news moments ahead of time.
100%
III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism or communications, related field or equivalent training and/or experience.
Experience:
Minimum 7 years experience working in a high volume, digital news operation, with proven leadership experience.
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.
-
A proven ability to drive traffic!
-
Strong management skills.
-
Passion for and knowledge of Style -related issues, and a fluency in the media landscape.
% Travel Required (Approximate):not anticipated, but may be assigned.
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
Dotdash Meredith 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. Dotdash Meredith brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.
Why Work With Us
Dotdash Meredith 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.
Gallery
Dotdash Meredith Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
