Writer-Reporter, TV Dotdash Meredith
2 Los Angeles, CA Job Details Full-time $70,304 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Paid parental leave AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Unlimited paid time off Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Prescription drug insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in communications Bachelor of Science Content writing Journalism Research Mid-level Bachelor's degree in journalism Bachelor's degree SEO Journalism Organizational skills Communications 2 years Analytics Full Job Description Job Title Writer-Reporter, TV Job Description I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives. The Writer-Reporter is supervised by the Senior Editor and is responsible for pitching, reporting and writing stories across platforms. The ideal candidate is an excellent writer and researcher, reporter and interviewer with sound news judgment and an enthusiastic team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment. They will be expected to write daily under tight deadlines and assist in developing sources and supporting long-term reporting initiatives. They will also be expected to cover breaking news and events, working at night or on the weekend should those events occur during that time. The Writer-Reporter is a collaborative team player with strong knowledge of the digital landscape, including SEO, Discover and analytics. II. Essential Job Functions Approximate Weight % | Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results 60%
- Writing stories on deadline across platforms 20%
- Reporting stories and conducting interviews 10%
- Pitching content 10%
- Taking on and organizing special content projects as needed, and other duties as assigned III.
Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.
Education:
BA/BS degree, preferably in journalism or communications, related field or equivalent training and/or experience.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years experience writing for a high volume, digital news operation.
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proven ability to work independently. Strong writing and research skills and impeccable journalistic standards. Ability to respond quickly to breaking news. Strong reporting and interviewing skills and the ability to cultivate new sources Have a passion for the PEOPLE brand. % Travel Required (Approximate) : 0
- 10%, or as may be assigned 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 . 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:
California:
$70,304.00
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 People Inc's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short
- and long-term incentives.
In addition, People Inc. 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 People Inc. 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. #NMG#
