Offer summary

Qualifications:

At least 2 years of experience in writing or editing home or lifestyle media, preferably for a news publication or magazine., Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to adopt an established brand voice., Comfortable with content management systems, including Wordpress, and conducting internet research., Detail-oriented, able to work independently, and have access to necessary technology..

Key responsabilities:

Research and perform revisions, updates, and rewrites to content according to project instructions and brand guidelines.

Pitch and write timely news content for publication on The Spruce Home.

Commit to at least 10-15 hours of work per week, with morning availability in the Eastern Time Zone.

Work efficiently and accurately while adhering to style guidelines.

Job description

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.

Dotdash Meredith is looking for a remote news editor to write timely content for The Spruce Home. Successful candidates for this position should be passionate and knowledgeable about lifestyle and home content, and should have morning availability in the Eastern Time Zone and commit to 10-15 hours per week.

As America’s largest digital and print publisher, reaching millions per month, Dotdash Meredith has the power and responsibility to create positive change. We are focusing our hiring efforts on diversity, equity, and inclusion to build a team that reflects our mission for racial equity in everything we do.

Assignment Responsibilities:

We are looking for editors who can commit to at least 10-15 hours of work per week. The rate of pay for this role is $25/hr. Applicants must live in the United States.

Research and perform revisions, updates, and rewrites to content as needed according to specific project instructions and brand guidelines
Pitch and write timely news content for publication on The Spruce Home

Skills/Experience:

At least 2 years experience writing or editing home or lifestyle media, preferably for a news publication or magazine
Comfortable with internet research and creating/tracking Google alerts
Journalism experience strongly preferred
Strong writing and editing skills, with an ability to adopt an established brand voice and adhere to style guidelines
Comfortable with content management systems, including Wordpress
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

About Us:

Dotdash Meredith is the largest digital and print publisher in America. From mobile to magazines, nearly 200 million people trust us to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith’s over 40 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Food & Wine, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living.

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