Associate Editor, PEOPLE, SEO/Evergreen

Job description

Job Title Associate Editor, PEOPLE, SEO/Evergreen Job Description: I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives. PEOPLE is seeking an Associate Editor to join our digital Evergreen team. This position will involve assigning and editing search-driven content for PEOPLE across our various verticals, from entertainment, royals and lifestyle content to crime, human interest and political stories. This person must be an impeccable editor as well as a digitally-savvy pop culture and celebrity expert, with knowledge of SEO best practices and basic analytics. As part of a fast-paced newsroom, this editor should be comfortable handling 3–5 edits per day while staying closely attuned to breaking news and emerging trends, and delivering clean, accurate work on tight timelines. We’re looking for a self-sufficient editor who is comfortable managing freelance writers, as well as using SEO tools to find and brainstorm new content. This position will also involve working on various projects across different departments and communicating with stakeholders. This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week. About the Team: The Associate Editor will join an...