Hybrid Executive Editor, News & Operations - People App bei Meredith

Job Title

Executive Editor, News & Operations - People App

Job Description

About The Position | Major goals and objectives and location requirements

PEOPLE is hiring an executive editor to oversee the newsroom for the new PEOPLE app. The executive editor will report to the app’s editorial director and will be responsible for managing a news team that works around-the-clock. They will set and manage content priorities for the newsroom, ensuring a steady flow of content across days and time zones, overseeing four senior editors. They will ensure the staff hits aggressive daily content goals without compromising editorial standards and quality. The executive editor will manage longer-term planning, like events, special issues, recurring series and rollout content, determining staffing, assigning producers and ensuring deadlines are met

Shrewd news instincts are key, as well as an advanced understanding of analytics and audience development. Prioritization is probably the most essential skill. Will need this person to be constantly coordinating across multi-disciplinary teams to identify news priorities based on analytics, social-media driven trends and more factors. They must be able to coach writers, producers, photo editors and visual designers to their best work, manage a large team and interact with people from many departments. Social media experience is preferred. Experience in a start-up environment is a plus. 

The right person will have a multimedia vision of how to present news to readers who are addicted to TikTok and Instagram, who want to be entertained and informed at the same time. They will be steeped in the PEOPLE brand and how we tell compelling stories. 

This position is hybrid and based in New York, NY. 

Hybrid 3x a week- (New York) 

In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 3 days per week.

About The Team | The Team and/or Brand.

Our ambition is to become the necessary app for anyone who wishes to stay in the know of pop culture. The team creates easily digestible multimedia content — both original and adapted from existing PEOPLE stories/access — for Gen Z. 

About The Positions Contributions: Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

30% Prioritizing assignments across multiple verticals throughout business hours, editing as needed

20% Reviewing daily analytics to make strategic recommendations

20% Managing and mentoring a team of producers, helping them achieve individualized KPIs

20% Managing organizational efforts like an editorial calendar, staffing calendar and training/onboarding

10% Supporting the editorial director with research and strategy for longterm planning

The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:

Education:

BA or BS or equivalent experience

Experience:

Min 8 years experience working in a high volume, high velocity digital news operation. Must have 2 years of leadership experience in a digital newsroom. Bonus for social-native experience.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:

•Strong management skills, with an ability to serve as a coach to junior talent.

• Impeccable news judgement and an ability to balance priorities while driving traffic and engagement.

• Strong editing skills and impeccable journalistic standards and attention to detail.

• An advanced understanding of analytics and audience development.

• Strong understanding of the general interest news landscape and evolving audience interests.

% Travel Required (Approximate):

None

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

Salary: New York: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00

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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