Programming Editor - PEOPLE

Job Description

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. Assignment Details:PEOPLE is looking for a freelance programming editor who will be responsible for the brand's newsletters, homepage and notification program during the evening weekday hours. The programming editor will be responsible for creating, writing and deploying our evening newsletters as well as sending out alerts via our growing platforms like browser notifications and Apple News. The programming editor will also be responsible for curating and editing the people.com homepage – one of the most popular destinations for entertainment news in the U.S. – during the evening hours. The programming editor will also dig into real-time and historical analytics to create informed programming plans and track performance. This is a remote position that is best suited for someone working West Coast hours as their work would be focused on the evenings (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific Time). This programming editor would work 40 hours per week.This role will be crucial in helping PEOPLE expand their rapidly growing newsletter and notifications programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong news sense and a good sense of urgency around breaking news. Experience:At least 3 years with at least 1 of those years working for a news organization. Dotdash Meredith is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.

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