Features Writer

Salary: $85,000 - $120,000 depending on experience

Position: Permanent

DailyMail.com is seeking an experienced writer to join the growing Opinion / Features desk in our New York City office.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Writing 1000 – 1400-word articles on subject matter spanning news-driven topics including showbusiness, politics, celebrity, crime, health and other
Regularly pitching ideas for features, investigations and interviews
Working with photo editors to compose images to illustrate articles
Building articles in a content management system

We are seeking professionals with the following experience:

At least 3-5 years working as a feature writer at a newspaper, news website, magazine or television news show
An understanding of the DailyMail.com brand, editorial voice and audience
Knowledge of online research tools
Ability to restructure opinion articles is a plus
Experience covering crime, celebrity, showbiz and / or politics is a plus

Please include a short cover letter explaining why you believe you’d be successful in this role and three published pieces that demonstrate your range as a feature writer.

Dailymail.com operates a 24/7 newsroom, and all shifts are expected to be worked from the office. Applicants must be willing to work flexible hours.

Benefits: Company scheme includes healthcare, dental, optical, life insurance and 401K
PTO: Standard allowance is 15 days plus one day per every year of service capped at 20 days. Public holidays are not included in this allowance. They are in addition.