Staff Editor, EW

Requirements

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience, with at least 1 year in an editing role
• Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of entertainment, pop culture, and the EW brand
• An idea generator who can think of new, fresh story ideas
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with SEO, social media, content management systems, analytics tools, Photoshop
• % Travel Required (Approximate) : not anticipated, but may be assigned
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• Pay Range
• Salary: New York: $78,000.00 - $78,000.00
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Job Title Staff Editor, EW Job 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

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