Editor, Weekends/Evergreens

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.

Editor, Weekends/Evergreens

PEOPLE is looking for a talented staff editor who can write, edit and build engaging, dynamic content with the Gen Z audience in mind. This person will work with a small weekend team on Saturdays and Sundays to prioritize top news and help steer evergreen content on weekdays. They will be a hybrid writer/editor. We want a journalist with excellent writing skills, who can deliver clean, accurate copy quickly. They must also have a multimedia vision of how to present news to readers who are addicted to TikTok and Instagram, a perpetually busy audience that wants to be entertained and informed at the same time. They will assign stories to other writers and should be skilled at crafting headlines optimized for social. The right candidate will be steeped in the PEOPLE brand and how we tell compelling stories. We want someone who is curious and enthusiastic, who is obsessed with all things pop culture and can’t wait to explain the latest trend or hot topic. They should be able to quickly break down complex stories, whether it’s reporting on Diddy’s legal issues or Sabrina Carpenter’s outros. An impeccable news instinct is expected; social media experience is a big plus. At least 4 years experience writing and editing for a digital news organization in a high-velocity environment is required. Experience at a national news brand is preferred. Assignment Details: Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Thursday to Monday
• 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET

Start date: ASAPEnd date: 6/30/2025 with potential to extendHourly Rate: $32 - 35 Location: New York 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].