Senior Editor
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Job Description
The Her Campus Senior Editor will shape and develop the brand’s Life and News coverage — including academics, national news, digital news, and viral news — and will be responsible for assigning, editing, updating, and writing articles under those topics that appeal to Her Campus’s college audience. This position reports directly to the Her Campus Site Lead within the Editorial Department.
This editor will ensure all stories reflect the Her Campus editorial brand and voice, help manage the national writer team and interns, and actively support the team’s strategies to grow traffic and engagement. This editor should be comfortable sourcing and working with freelance writers to publish thoughtful pieces tailored to our Gen Z student demographic. This editor will also oversee our Gen Leaders and Dream Jobs franchises, as well as ideate and manage any additional franchises that fall under Life or News going forward. This editor will also help oversee Her Campus’s Election 2024 coverage.
The Her Campus Senior Editor should have top-notch editing skills and news judgment, with proven experience in covering hard news topics that appeal to Gen Z, and the ability to seamlessly prioritize content based on editorial priorities, analytics, and the day-to-day news cycle.
Qualifications
Responsibilities
Edit and/or oversee 5+ news stories a day — a mix of content tailored to search and social, as well as personal essays, features, and experiential pieces
Manage a team of college student writers and interns, working with them on pitching, writing, and voice
Source and work with a group of freelance writers to publish stories tailored to the Gen Z demo
Maintain the editorial calendar (academic, political, digital, and viral news) and execute on brainstorms and coverage plans for relevant events
Prioritize content based on editorial priorities, analytics, and the news cycle
Actively support editorial strategy to grow traffic
Ideate and execute on large-scale editorial projects and packages
Oversee Gen Leaders and Dream Jobs editorial franchises and any other franchises within those verticals
Assist in planning and oversight of Her Campus’s Election 2024 coverage
Requirements
Bachelor's degree (or other college degree) preferred
5+ years of related editorial experience, preferably with a background in news as well as Gen Z/women's digital media
Demonstrated experience leading a team of editors, writers, and interns
Strong understanding of, and passion for, the Her Campus brand and program
Familiarity with SEO best practices
Polished editing, display writing, and story packaging skills
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Ability to write and edit quickly and efficiently without sacrificing accuracy
A positive, can-do attitude
Additional Information
Benefits & Perks
Eligibility for performance bonuses
Choice among six medical health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance
401k retirement savings plan with company matching
Unlimited PTO and flexibility to work remotely
Generous company holiday policy, with 20+ paid federal and office holidays in 2024
Two (2) additional floating holidays each year
Parent-supportive culture, including paid parental leave and flexibility post-parental leave to support your transition
Summer Fridays
FSA and HSA offered
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Free One Medical membership offering same-day primary care over video or in person
Free Health Advocate services to help navigate your medical benefits
Free Membership to TalkSpace, virtual mental health therapy
Salary Range: $70,000-$75,000
Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, experience, and other factors.
Location: Remote within United States territories
Interview Process & Expectations
To apply, click the “I’m interested” button to upload your resume and submit a cover letter.
Please refer to our Interview Prep Guide (hercampusmedia.com/careers/interview-prep) for a general overview of our hiring and interview process and what we look for in applications.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.