Digital Editor, Southern Living

People Inc • Homewood, AL

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

Southern Living is seeking a Digital Editor with a passion for Southern culture. The ideal candidate is a digital-savvy storyteller with an interest in all things lifestyle, from travel and home design to traditions and up-and-coming trends. This person is a strong writer with a love of great stories, a knowledge of all things Southern, and a desire to bring inspiration and service to our audience. The right candidate loves the fast-paced, ever-changing digital space and is up for any challenge. This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.

Requirements

• Strong writer with a point of view and love of reporting on Southern culture
• Interest and/or background in editing or writing about travel, home, garden, and/or Southern culture
• Excellent copy editing skills
• Strong understanding of the digital content landscape and best practices
• Experience with a content management system and digital analytics
• Ability to turn digital analytics into strategy and story ideas
• Consistently up to date with Southern and lifestyle trends, with a pulse on relevant news and topics of interest
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Proactive, flexible team player

Responsibilities

• Pitch and write evergreen and news stories optimized for performance on multiple traffic channels (Google Discover, newsletter, social, search) for SouthernLiving.com, managing stories from research and ideation to production
• Assign, produce, and edit freelance stories, including editing feedback and general communication
• Collaborate with Southern Living editorial on ad-hoc projects, such as ideation of videos, social content, or newsletters
• Collaborate with the Southern Living print staff to co-create content to be used in print and online
• Assist in updates to existing content for accuracy, style, or general quality

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed