Writer-Reporter, Weekends

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