Job Title
Senior WriterJob Description
I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.
EW Senior Writers are responsible for producing breaking news content and other features.
A successful Senior Writer will be a team player who has excellent writing and communication skills as well as a deep love and knowledge of entertainment and pop culture. In addition to covering daily news, this person would work closely with the TV/Movies Editor and Editorial Director to help plan, brainstorm, and execute coverage across network TV, streaming, and film.Successful candidates will be able to produce well-reported and engaging content under tight deadlines. They will collaborate with editors on beat assignments, crafting coverage plans, negotiating exclusives, and cultivating relationships with publicists and other pertinent external collaborators and sources.
The Senior Writer must also be willing to work occasional off-hours and weekends as necessary.
II. Essential Job Functions
Approximate Weight % | Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
80% - Write breaking entertainment news stories and other features
20% - Cover events, conduct interviews and make rollout plans as needed, and other duties as assigned
III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field or equivalent work experience
Experience:
Minimum 5-7 years entertainment journalism writing experience
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Strong knowledge of entertainment, pop culture, and the EW brand
- An idea generator who can think of new, fresh story ideas
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with SEO, social media, content management systems, analytics tools, Photoshop
% Travel Required (Approximate): not anticipated, but may be assigned
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: $90,000.00 - $90,000.00The 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.
Do Not PostSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 5-7 years entertainment journalism writing experience
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Strong knowledge of entertainment, pop culture, and the EW brand
- Ability to generate fresh story ideas and collaborate on coverage plans
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
- Experience with SEO, social media, content management systems, analytics tools, and Photoshop
- Willingness to work occasional off-hours and weekends
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What We Do
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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