Features/Real Life Writer
dmg::media•New York, NY
•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced writer to join the growing features desk in our New York office. The role will focus on real-life, ‘As Told To’ features so having experience in that format is helpful, but a broad familiarity with delivering impactful, engaging features is also vital. This is an in-office, Monday to Friday position covering a 9-hour shift, though applicants must be willing to work flexible hours. The features department is playing a crucial part in helping to achieve our North Star goal of 1m global subscribers by 2028.
Requirements
- At least 3-5 years working as a feature writer at a newspaper, news website, magazine or television news show
- Knowledge of the DailyMail.com brand, editorial voice and audience
- An understanding of what sorts of stories work to attract, retain and delight subscribers
- Knowledge of online research tools
Nice To Haves
- Experience in 'As Told To' feature format
- Ability to restructure opinion articles is a plus
- Specific experience covering real-life, crime, celebrity, showbiz and / or politics is a plus
Responsibilities
- Speedily writing 1000–1400-word articles on subjects spanning show business, celebrity, crime, health, politics and other news-driven topics
- Pitching compelling stories on a daily basis and finding interesting case studies and interviews
- Working with photo editors to compose images to illustrate articles
- Building articles in a content management system
Benefits
- Increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture
- Disability Confident Committed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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