I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.
The Senior Reporter, TV will work closely with the Senior Editor, TV to help identify and cover news stories that can benefit from original reporting, and tap into their rolodex of sources to ensure that PEOPLE is publishing deeply reported celebrity content and consistently breaking news in the TV and celebrity world. The Senior Reporter will work in many content areas contributing ideas, reporting help and writing, with an eye towards traffic driving content. They will pitch and write for both print and digital platforms and will be expected to produce multiple digital stories per day which span across breaking news articles to in-depth features. They are also expected to coordinate the production of multiple print stories per week, which includes pitching original ideas, coordinating interviews and collaborating with Art and Photo departments. Important to have entertainment industry contacts as they may be charged with booking talent for specific projects.
II. Essential Job Functions
Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
70% Reporting and writing stories across print and digital that will drive traffic, including celebrity interviews, and collaborating with the Senior Editor, TV on pitches and sourcing opportunities.
15% Covering celebrity events.
15% Working live TV events and award shows.
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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 8-10 years experience
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent digital and print writing skills, a deep knowledge of the celebrity news landscape, an eye for a good story, ability to work well with many people across job functions, knowledge of analytics, SEO and audience engagement. Great celebrity contacts and the ability to make friends with anyone. Incredible interviewing abilities. Strong news instincts.
% Travel Required (Approximate): 0 - 10%, or as assigned
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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.
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