Morning Programming Editor - PEOPLE Job at People.Co in New York
People.Co, New York, NY, US, 10261
This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with People Inc. 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.
Job Summary
PEOPLE is looking for an AM programming editor who will be responsible for the brand's newsletters, homepage and notification program on weekday mornings. The programming editor will be responsible for creating, writing and deploying our morning newsletters as well as sending out alerts via our growing platforms like app notifications. They will also be responsible for curating and editing the 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 is Monday - Friday, 7 am - 3 pm ET, 40 hours a week.
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.
Essential Job Functions
Weight %
Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
30%
Planning, editing and deploying newsletters, including scheduled newsletters and breaking news newsletter
30%
Updating and curating the homepage with the latest news
15%
Planning, writing and deploying notifications
15%
Resurfacing relevant content on Apple News and pitching relevant content to platform partners
5%
Working with 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 wider team
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
Experience:
At least 2 years of experience working for a news organization
Specific Knowledge, Skills 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 and/or email service providers (ex: Iterable, CheetahMail, etc.). Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a rapid, quick news environment.
Rate: $30/hour
Schedule: M-F, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. ET
Location: Remote/NYC