Senior Editor, Nostalgia, Society & Culture

Job Description

Job Title
Senior Editor, Nostalgia, Society & Culture

About The Position | Major goals and objectives and location requirements
Senior Editor will oversee People's Nostalgia and Previral verticals, producing compelling news and feature stories in digital and occasionally 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 nostalgic entertainment industry, has far-reaching contacts, is passionate about socially-sourced pitches and knows how to find unique and compelling stories in both content areas.
The SE will manage our team of Nostalgia and Previral writers and digital editors, working closely with them to brainstorm news coverage, ideate breakout posts, assign reporting, craft sharp headlines and edit copy.
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 both Nostalgia and Previral coverage across various 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 and the ability to organize, manage and multitask in an extremely fast-paced environment.
In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office in New York City, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.
About The Positions Contributions:
Weight % | Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
70% - Oversee and manage nostalgia and previral stories, mindful of audience engagement and online traffic goals and metrics in an effort to maintain and grow People's reach
20% - Brainstorm, identify and pitch new areas of growth in both content buckets to maximize the verticals' digital footprint as well as support the Executive Editor in goal-setting, project management and story-telling opportunities
10% - Manage and assist editors and writers
The Role's Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements

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
Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications 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 both nostalgic entertainment and fluency in the social media landscape
% Travel Required (Approximate): not frequent, but may be assigned
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: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-wpp3ek-216-73-216-29-42 in your application.