News Updates Editor, Southern Living

Dotdash Meredith

318d • $28 - $30

About The Position

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. Dotdash Meredith is looking for a remote editor to update and write timely content for Southern Living. As a news update editor, you will evaluate and update content, and work in the CMS to make those updates. Successful candidates for this position will be passionate and knowledgeable about home, garden, and other lifestyle content, and have morning availability in the Central Time Zone.

Requirements

• At least 2 years experience writing or editing home or lifestyle media, preferably for a news publication or magazine
• Comfortable with internet research and creating/tracking Google alerts
• Journalism experience required
• Strong writing and editing skills, with an ability to adopt an established brand voice and adhere to style guidelines
• Comfortable with content management systems, including Wordpress
• Detail-oriented and able to work efficiently, independently, and accurately
• Comfortable working remotely
• Access to a smartphone, computer (not a tablet), and a secure internet connection
• A passion for Southern culture, regional food news, and Southern celebrities

Responsibilities

• Research and perform revisions, updates, and rewrites to content as needed according to specific project instructions and brand guidelines
• Pitch and write timely news content for publication on Southern Living

Benefits

• Remote work opportunity
• Competitive pay rate of $28-30/hr
• Flexible working hours with a commitment of at least 5 hours of work per week

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level