Job Title
Assistant Editor, InStyle
Job Description
I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.
The Beauty, Style, and Entertainment group at Dotdash Meredith is seeking a full-time Assistant Editor for InStyle. We are looking for a digital-savvy candidate with experience writing about and a passion for celebrity news, fashion, and beauty, who can contribute to the overall editorial goals of the team, particularly traffic, social engagement, and brand recognition.
In this role, you will report directly to the Executive Editor and work closely with all editorial staff on the InStyle team, including a team of editors and directors, the social media team, the art team, and the Editor-in-Chief and General Manager. As an assistant editor, you will create and/or update three to five evergreen stories each week; pitch and write celebrity news, as needed; contribute to group brainstorms; and assist with ad hoc admin and editorial duties. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of SEO, e-commerce, and social best practices, as well as an interest in data and metrics and how to apply those insights. Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment and a can-do attitude is a must.
II. Essential Job Functions - Weight %: Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
50%
Write and/or update and build evergreen content. Creating and updating content will also require photo research, expert outreach, and art requests, as well as time spent inputting edits from senior staff.
25%
Assist with general admin and editorial responsibilities, including feature research/prep and transcriptions, scheduling, expenses for Executive Editor and Deputy Editor, and outreach for other big-picture/tentpole projects.
15%
5%
5%
III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.
Education:
Experience:
2+ years of editorial staff experience in digital media, ideally with a focus on fashion, beauty, entertainment, or women’s lifestyle
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong writing, editing, and brainstorming skills
An understanding of SEO best practices and willingness to learn/implement the latest evergreen strategies
Previous experience in digital publishing tools like content management systems, as well as organizational and task management tools like Google Sheets, Airtable, Google Analytics, and SemRush
A strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask
Previous experience or a vested interest in fashion- , beauty, or celebrity-related content
% Travel Required (Approximate): 0%
It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com.
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Pay Range
Hourly: $18.50 - $26.44
The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith’s total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, Dotdash Meredith provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including 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, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with Dotdash Meredith and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.
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