Weekend Programming & Engagement Editor

Job Description

This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with Dotdash Meredith. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes.

Job Summary

PEOPLE is looking for a weekend programming and engagement editor who will be responsible for the brand's newsletters, homepage and notification program on the weekends. The programming and engagement editor will be responsible for creating, writing and deploying our weekend newsletters as well as sending out alerts via our growing platforms, like browser notifications and Apple News. They will also be responsible for curating and editing the people.com homepage—one of the most popular destinations for entertainment news in the U.S. The programming and engagement editor will also dig into real-time and historical analytics to create informed programming plans and track performance. The weekend and programming editor may also assist with breaking news newsletters for InStyle and Entertainment Weekly when needed. This role is Thursday - Monday (including weekend), 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET, 40 hours a week. This role will be crucial in helping PEOPLE expand their rapidly growing newsletter and notifications programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong news sense, excellent decision-making skills and a good sense of urgency around breaking news. A familiarity with PEOPLE and pop culture is required.Essential Job Functions Weight %Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results30%Planning, editing and deploying newsletters, including scheduled newsletters and breaking news newsletters30%Updating and curating the people.com homepage with the latest news15%Planning, writing and deploying browser and Apple News notifications15%Resurfacing relevant content on Apple News and pitching relevant content to platform partners5%Working with editorial team on timing of content for promotion and providing insights into newsletter, homepage and notification performance5%Using real-time and historical analytics to inform programming decisions. Creating traffic reports for wider team Minimum Qualifications Education:Bachelor's degree or relevant experienceExperience:At least 3 years of experience working for a news organizationSpecific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Excellent writing and editing skills, particularly in the news space. Deep knowledge of pop culture. Google Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets). Familiarity with using analytics tools (ex: Google Analytics, Chartbeat, Parsley, etc.). Excellent organization and communication skills. Familiarity with digital CMS, social media publishing platforms or email service providers (ex: Iterable, CheetahMail, etc.). Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a rapid, quick news environment. Location: RemoteHours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET (Thursday - Monday)Pay rate: $35/hour
Dotdash Meredith 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. Dotdash Meredith brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters offering opportunities at Dotdash Meredith. If you are in conversations about a job opportunity and wish to confirm its validity, please reach out directly to [email protected].