Job Title
Senior Editor, TV
Job Description
I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.
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%
III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be consider.
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
It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith 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: $87,500 - $125,000
The 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 Dotdash Meredith's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, Dotdash Meredith 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 Dotdash Meredith 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.
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