Weekend News Editor - Remote

Overview

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.

In Short

• Dotdash Meredith is looking for a weekend news editor for Allrecipes.com.
• You will work across breaking news content, editing and building news stories in the CMS.
• Ensure factual accuracy and perform rewrites as needed.
• Occasionally assign content to writers or write articles yourself.
• Must commit to 40 hours of work per week.
• Rate for this role is $28-$30/hour.
• Availability during daytime hours Thursday through Monday is required.
• Must live in the United States.
• Start date: ASAP.
• End date: 6 month assignment with potential to extend.

Requirements

• At least 3 years experience editing in the food and beverage space.
• Experience in the news space, especially editing experience, strongly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of cooking, recipes, and different kinds of cuisines.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Knowledge of and experience in implementing SEO best practices.
• Ability to adopt an established brand voice and adhere to strict brand and style guidelines.
• Comfortable with content management systems.
• Detail-oriented and able to work efficiently, independently, and accurately.
• Comfortable working remotely.
• Access to a smartphone, computer (not a tablet), and a secure internet connection.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a leading digital and print publisher.
• Potential for contract extension.
• Work in a dynamic and creative environment.