Native Editor, Ddm Studios

Job Description

Job Title
Native Editor, DDM Studios

I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.
Dotdash Meredith is one of the largest media companies in the world, reaching more than 200 million consumers globally across multiple platforms. Our portfolio includes influential brands such as PEOPLE, InStyle, Better Homes & Gardens, Parents, Byrdie, Travel + Leisure, and Real Simple.
DDM Studios is Dotdash Meredith's award-winning native advertising and content studio. We combine Dotdash Meredith's unparalleled data with our storytelling expertise to help connect brands with our passionate and intent-driven consumers, at scale across a variety of formats. Our team of editors, producers, designers, developers and talent managers excel at producing insight-driven content of the highest quality that inspires, educates, and, most important for our brand partners, drives action.
The Native Editor, DDM Studios will join an agile and fast-paced team that creates branded content for a wide range of advertisers across the Dotdash Meredith portfolio. The ideal candidate is comfortable conceptualizing, writing, editing, and assigning content that lives in digital, social, and print environments. This person should also be able to confidently manage multiple deadlines at once and seamlessly collaborate with sales and marketing teams, art directors, designers, and freelance writers. This role will ladder up to the Associate Director, Native Edit at DDM Studios.
Hybrid 3x a week - NYC, NY
In-Office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.
II. Essential Job Functions
Weight %
Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
70%
• Write copy and/or act as copy lead for native content campaigns across digital, social, and print
• Source freelance writers with diverse expertise, when necessary, and manage those relationships
• Ensure client objectives are being met and feedback is being addressed properly
• Ensure copy is respective of Dotdash Meredith brand guidelines and creatively sound, including meeting our editorial quality standards
• Partner with Producers and/or Project Managers to ensure internal teams and hired freelancers are meeting all deadlines
• Collaborate with Art Directors and Designers on visual representation of written content
• As necessary, speak with clients in presentations and on calls regarding concepts and drafts
20%
• Partner with Associate Director, Native Edit and Producers and/or Project Managers to respond to an incoming flow of new business opportunities
• Participate in brainstorms with internal DDM Studios, marketing, sales, and editorial stakeholders
• Write content thought-starters and/or concepts for marketing proposals
• As necessary, pitch ideas to clients
10%
• Cultivate close relationships with the editorial staff of Dotdash Meredith brands
• Maintain and build a database of freelance writers, editors, and content creators with an emphasis on diversity
• All other duties as assigned
III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.

Education:
• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, or marketing preferred, or equivalent work experience

Experience:
• Minimum 2-3 years relevant experience as a writer and/or editor in an editorial or agency setting
• Prior branded content experience is preferred

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Skilled: You are a polished writer, confident in your editing abilities, and understand the nuances of creating content for advertisers.
• Creative: You are a creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and service-oriented content. You are energized by a brainstorm with your peers and love creative problem solving.
• Communicative: You are able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Collaborative: You are a bridge-builder and enjoy partnering with others across departments and with internal and external stakeholders. You understand how to graciously digest feedback and act upon it.
• Punctual: You are driven by tight deadlines and are a highly organized multi-tasker.
% Travel Required (Approximate): <5%
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 ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com.

Pay Range
Salary: New York: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00

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