Staff Editor, EW
 Dotdash Meredith | |
New York: $78,000.00 - $78,000.00
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life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
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 United States, New York, New York | |
| 225 Liberty Street (Show on map) | |
 Jun 22, 2026 | |
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Job Title Staff Editor, EWJob Description I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives. EW Staff Editors are responsible for coordinating breaking news content and other features. A successful Staff Editor will be a team player who has excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, as well as a deep love and knowledge of entertainment and pop culture. This role will play a key part in supporting Entertainment Weekly's East Coast news operation, helping the team stay competitive in the fast-moving daily news cycle by identifying breaking stories, guiding coverage decisions and ensuring timely, high-quality execution. In addition to covering news of the day, they will work closely with the rest of the team, suggesting story ideas, and pitching unique ways to advance a story. Successful candidates will be able to guide writers as they produce well-reported and engaging content under tight deadlines. They will collaborate with Senior Editors on coverage plans, negotiating exclusives, and cultivating relationships with publicists and other pertinent external collaborators and sources. The Staff Editor must also be willing to work occasional off-hours and weekends as necessary. II. Essential Job Functions Approximate Weight % | Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results 80% - Editing breaking entertainment news stories and other features 20% - Reporting and writing: deliver great entertainment access stories and news; other duties as assigned III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered. Education: Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field or equivalent work experience Experience: Minimum 2-5 years of experience, with at least 1 year in an editing role Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
% Travel Required (Approximate): not anticipated, but 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 hr@people.inc. 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: $78,000.00 - $78,000.00The 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# | |