Associate Editor, Crime

Job Description

I. Job Summary The Associate Editor will be a hybrid writer and editor responsible for working closely with the Senior Editor, Crime and Senior News Editor, Crime to generate stories for the vertical for content across platforms.

This will include a mix of writing, reporting and editing, as well as helping to lead digital coverage of key events, police investigations and trials, developing and implementing digital coverage strategy, and managing both routine daily news and breaking news situations.

This candidate is a dynamic editor who knows how to find unique and compelling stories, a solid line editor and headline writer with sound news judgment and an ability to prioritize stories as they come in from all angles, working cleanly and quickly under tight deadlines.

The candidate also needs to be able to ideate and identify key second-beat and breakout opportunities on breaking news and true crime stories trending on social media.

It is key to have a fluent understanding of the digital landscape, including content streams, SEO and analytics, and to be meticulously organized.

The Associate Editor may also be called upon to assist with breaking news and event coverage during nights and weekends.

II. Essential Job Functions

Weight

Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

Finding, assigning and editing digital stories. Working with the legal team on story review.

Strategizing and coordinating coverage, making assignments and overseeing execution, drawing on the editorial calendar as well as data and analytics.

Assisting in developing sources and long-term reporting initiatives.

Writing and reporting.

Preparing for news moments ahead of time, and other duties as assigned.

III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements

Education

BA or BS, preferably in journalism or communications, related field or equivalent training and / or equivalent work experience

Experience :

Minimum 4 years experience working in a high volume, digital news operation

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

A strategic thinker with a proven track record of creating content that increases traffic and engagement by using an analytics-driven approach.

Strong writing and editing skills, impeccable journalistic standards and attention to detail.

Ability to respond quickly to breaking news and juggle multiple projects and priorities.

Experience with SEO, content management systems and analytics.

An idea generator who can think of new, fresh ways to package content.

Excellent people skills and the ability to work with anybody : this role requires liaising with different departments.

Sound news judgment and knowledge of the PEOPLE brand.

Travel Required : not anticipated, but may be assigned

Pay Range

Salary : New York : $62,400.00 - $67,000.00

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.