News Updates Editor, Quality Team
About The Position
People Inc. is seeking a remote News Updates Editor to create timely content for Martha Stewart and potentially other People Inc. brands. The role involves pitching, reporting, and writing news stories, and submitting them for publication using a Content Management System (CMS). Ideal candidates will have a strong passion for food, grocery, home, and lifestyle content, with a keen interest in covering grocery store news, product launches, and consumer trends from major retailers. The ability to produce quick-turn stories, identify emerging trends, and adapt to various editorial assignments is crucial. While the focus will be on grocery and food news, editors may also cover home, entertaining, gardening, seasonal trends, and other lifestyle topics. Morning availability in the Eastern Time Zone is required, with a commitment of 10-15 hours per week. Applicants must reside in the United States.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience writing or editing for home and lifestyle brands, preferably for a digital brand or magazine.
- Editorial background covering food, home, lifestyle, retail, or consumer topics, with experience producing quick-turn news content.
- Strong writing and editing skills, with an ability to adopt an established brand voice and adhere to style guidelines.
- Comfortable with content management systems.
- Detail-oriented and able to work efficiently, independently, and accurately.
- Experience interviewing expert sources.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Comfortable working remotely.
- Access to a smartphone, computer (not a tablet), and a secure internet connection.
- Morning availability in the Eastern Time Zone.
- Ability to commit to 10-15 hours of work per week.
- Must live in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Pitch, report, and write timely news stories for publication on MarthaStewart.com, with a focus on food, grocery, home, and lifestyle trends.
- Monitor emerging news, retailer announcements, product launches, and social trends to identify story opportunities.
- Research and perform revisions, updates, and rewrites to content as needed according to specific project instructions and brand guidelines.
Benefits
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
