Senior Reporter, People

Job Description

Job Title
Senior Reporter, PEOPLE

Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.

This New York-based senior reporter is a nimble, tenacious journalist who will write and report across all areas of entertainment for PEOPLE. This reporter will help identify and cover news stories, providing original reporting and tapping into their contacts and sources to help PEOPLE publish deeply reported celebrity content and book exclusive interviews.

The ideal candidate is a true team player with a strong sense of urgency, a network of industry contacts, great writing skills, and a keen eye for news and journalism ethics. The senior reporter will work closely with the West Coast Executive Editor to help identify and cover stories (often breaking) that require original reporting and will contribute to or write several stories a day on people.com, write stories for the print magazine, secure exclusive interviews, and cover entertainment events. Occasional night and weekend work will be required. The position requires someone to be based in the New York City area and have a presence in the New York office a minimum of three days per week.

Essential Job Functions | Accountabilities, Actions, and Expected Measurable Results

65% - Reporting and writing digital-first stories, including celebrity interviews

20% - Collaborating with the West Coast Executive editor, senior editors, and news director to determine where to invest time and resources in developing news and sourcing opportunities

15% - Covering celebrity events

Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.

Education:

BA/BS or equivalent experience

Experience:

5 years minimum experience

Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent writing skills, knowledge of the celebrity news landscape, an eye for a good story, and ability to work well with many people across job functions. Knowledge of analytics, SEO, and audience engagement. Celebrity contacts and the ability to make friends with anyone. Strong interviewing skills, and news instincts.

% 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: $70,000 - $100,000

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r0x82j-18-222-122-185-42 in your application.