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Programming & Engagement Editor

Job Title

Programming & Engagement Editor

Job Description

About The Position | Major goals and objectives and location requirements 
PEOPLE is looking for a programming and engagement editor who will be responsible for the brand's newsletters, homepage and notification program. The programming and engagement editor will be responsible for creating, writing and deploying newsletters as well as sending out alerts via our growing platforms like browser notifications and Apple News. They will also be responsible for curating and editing the people.com homepage – one of the most popular destinations for entertainment news in the U.S. The programming and engagement editor will also dig into real-time and historical analytics to create informed programming plans and track performance. 

This role will be crucial in helping PEOPLE expand their rapidly growing newsletter and notifications programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong news sense, excellent decision-making skills and a good sense of urgency around breaking news. A familiarity with PEOPLE and pop culture is required.

In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.


About The Team: | The Team and/or Brand
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PEOPLE delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture. Since our first issue hit stands in 1974, we have been striving to tell compelling stories about the people behind the issues, as opposed to just the issues themselves. We are your everyday escape, taking you inside the lives of intriguing stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. 

The Programming and Engagement team at PEOPLE oversees the brand's newsletters, notifications and on-site experience. We work directly with the editorial team to develop new ways to package and bring content to some of our most engaged readers. Our team is focused on not just delivering news as quickly as possible to readers but also creating the most engaging experience possible to keep readers coming back for more.

About The Positions Contributions:
Weight % - Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
30% - Planning, editing and deploying newsletters, including scheduled newsletters and breaking news newsletters.
30% - Updating and curating the people.com homepage with the latest news.
15% - Planning, writing and deploying browser and Apple News notifications
15% - Resurfacing relevant content on Apple News and pitching relevant content to platform partners
5% - Working with the editorial team on timing of content for promotion and providing insights into newsletter, homepage and notification performance.
5% - Using real-time and historical analytics to inform programming decisions. Creating traffic reports for the wider team.


The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements
Education:

Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience.
Experience:
At least 2 years of experience working for a news organization
Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:
Excellent writing and editing skills, particularly in the news space. Deep knowledge of pop culture. Google Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets). Familiarity with using analytics tools (ex: Google Analytics, Chartbeat, Parsley, etc.). Excellent organization and communication skills. Familiarity with digital CMS, social media publishing platforms or email service providers (ex: Iterable, CheetahMail, etc.). Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a rapid, quick news environment. 
% Travel Required (Approximate): 0

It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith 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.

The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

Pay Range

Salary: New York: $65,000.00 - $72,000.00

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.

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DATE POSTED
June 2, 2025

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