Content Update Editor, Food & Wine

People Inc.

21h • $24 - $26 • Remote

About The Position

This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with People Inc. 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.
People Inc. is looking for a remote content update editor for our food verticals, specifically Food & Wine. As a content update editor, you will join our Quality Team, a team of remote editors, producers, and fact checkers who work on our sizable library of existing articles to improve the reader experience, drive additional traffic, and ensure the accuracy of all of our content. Update editors may revise outdated information, polish dull or error-ridden copy, and expand text to ensure articles are detailed and comprehensive.
Assignment Responsibilities:
We are looking for content update editors who can commit to at least 12-25 hours of work per week. The rate of pay for this role is $24-$26/hr. Applicants must live in the United States.
About Us:
People Inc. is the largest print and digital publisher in America. Nearly 200 million people trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc.'s over 40 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Allrecipes, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living.
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Requirements

• At least 2 years experience editing in the food and beverage space, preferably for a digital brand.
• Extensive knowledge of cooking, recipes, and different kinds of cuisines.
• Strong writing and editing skills, including recipe editing and familiarity with AP style.
• Experience easily adopting an established brand voice, adhering to strict brand and style guidelines like a pro.
• Comfortability with content management systems, including Wordpress.
• Detail-oriented and able to work efficiently, independently, and accurately.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• You are comfortable working remotely.
• You have access to a smartphone, computer (not a tablet), and a secure internet connection.

Responsibilities

• Research and perform revisions, updates, and rewrites to articles, galleries, and recipes as needed according to specific project instructions and brand guidelines.
• Fact check and copy edit on top of any larger revisions and updates.
• Write optimized copy to expand recipe and gallery introductions.
• Produce new galleries with original copy describing recipes clearly and accurately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees