Dotdash Meredith-posted 8 months ago
$75,000 - $90,000/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Hybrid
Publishing Industries

EW Senior News Editors are responsible for coordinating breaking news content coverage plans. A successful Senior News Editor will be a team player who has excellent writing, editing, time management, organizational, and communication skills, as well as a deep love and knowledge of entertainment and pop culture. In addition to orchestrating coverage plans for the news of the day, they will work closely with the rest of the team, suggesting story ideas, and executing unique ways to advance a story. Successful candidates will be able to guide editors and writers as they produce well-reported and engaging content under tight deadlines. They will collaborate with the News Director and other Senior Editors on coverage plans, negotiating exclusives, and cultivating relationships with publicists and other pertinent external collaborators and sources. The Staff Editor must also be willing to work occasional off-hours and weekends as necessary. This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.

  • Editing and assigning breaking entertainment news stories and other features
  • Managing and providing feedback to writers
  • Reporting and writing: deliver great entertainment access stories and news; other duties as assigned
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred in journalism and/or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 3 years of experience, with at least 3 years in an editing role
  • Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
  • Strong knowledge of entertainment, pop culture, and the EW brand
  • An idea generator who can think of new, fresh story ideas
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with SEO, social media, content management systems, analytics tools
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage
  • Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
  • Adoption or surrogate assistance
  • Donation matching
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Basic life insurance
  • Basic accidental death & dismemberment
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • Supplemental accident insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Short term and long term disability
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • Family care benefits
  • Generous 401K savings plan with a company match program
  • 10-12 paid holidays annually
  • Generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents)
  • Voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance
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