Writer-Reporter, Weekends
Job Description
I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.
PEOPLE digital is looking for a writer-reporter to join our weekend team, working from Thursday through to Monday. The ideal candidate will be based in Los Angeles and will be an integral member of our editorial team, providing content – not just over the weekend – but also on three weekdays. PEOPLE as a brand covers 16 different verticals, so this person needs to be comfortable writing everything from entertainment, royals and lifestyle content to crime, human interest and political stories. This is a fast-paced newsroom, so speed is essential, and an ability to handle a volume of 5-7 stories a day, while still delivering everything clean, sharp, and accurate. This person must also be fluent in SEO and analytics.
There will be opportunities to do interviews, contribute to the magazine, and cover occasional events. We want a self-starter who is not just a talented writer with an eye for a great story, but someone who is equally comfortable pitching ideas and picking up the phone to contact publicists, reps, police, etc. in a bid to obtain original reporting. Impeccable journalism standards are a must.
Work Schedule:
Saturday and Sunday: 8am to 4pm PST
Monday, Thursday and Friday 11am to 7pm PST
II. Essential Job Functions
Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
70% Write news stories on deadline during the weekends and three days a week
20% Report stories, conduct interviews
10% Pitch content
100%
III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements
Education:
BA or BS (Preferable, not essential)
Experience:
2 years of experience writing for a high volume, digital news operation.
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work independently.
• Strong writing skills, impeccable journalistic standards, and attention to detail.
• Ability to respond quickly to breaking news.
• Strong basic reporting abilities.
% Travel Required (Approximate): None
It is the policy of Meredith Operations Corporation ("Dotdash Meredith", "the Company") 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
Salary: $45,500 - $65,000
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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