Digital Editor, Southern Living

Job Title
Digital Editor, Southern Living

Job Description
I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.
Southern Living is seeking a Digital Editor with a passion for Southern culture. The ideal candidate is a
digital-savvy storyteller with an interest in all things lifestyle, from travel and home design to traditions
and up-and-coming trends. This person is a strong writer with a love of great stories, a knowledge of all
things Southern, and a desire to bring inspiration and service to our audience. The right candidate loves
the fast-paced, ever-changing digital space and is up for any challenge.
Hybrid 3x a week- Birmingham, Alabama
In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.
II. Essential Job Functions
Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results 50%
Pitch and write evergreen and news stories optimized for performance on multiple traffic channels (Google Discover, newsletter, social, search) for SouthernLiving.com, managing stories from research and ideation to production 25%
Assign, produce, and edit freelance stories, including editing feedback and general communication 10%
Collaborate with Southern Living editorial on ad-hoc projects, such as ideation of videos, social content, or newsletters 10%
Collaborate with the Southern Living print staff to co-create content to be used in print and online 5%
Assist in updates to existing content for accuracy, style, or general quality 100%

Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong writer with a point of view and love of reporting on Southern culture
Interest and/or background in editing or writing about travel, home, garden, and/or Southern culture
Excellent copy editing skills
Strong understanding of the digital content landscape and best practices
Experience with a content management system and digital analytics
Ability to turn digital analytics into strategy and story ideas
Consistently up to date with Southern and lifestyle trends, with a pulse on relevant news and topics of
interest
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Proactive, flexible team player
It is the policy of People Inc. 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 hr@people.inc.
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