I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.
The Senior Reporter will work closely with the Executive Editorial Director and brand leadership to help identify and cover news stories that can benefit from original reporting, and tap into their rolodex of sources to help enrich other developing news stories in progress to ensure that PEOPLE is publishing deeply reported celebrity content and consistently breaking news in the celebrity world. The senior reporter will work in many content areas contributing ideas, reporting help and writing, with an eye towards traffic driving content. Important to have entertainment industry contacts as they may be charged with booking talent for specific projects. Depending on the candidate, the Senior Reporter may focus on one speciality subject area or report across multiple verticals, including but not limited to entertainment, news, crime, human interest, politics, lifestyle, etc.
II. Essential Job Functions
Approximate Weight %
Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
30%
Reporting and writing stories that will drive traffic, including celebrity interviews
30%
Collaborating with the executive editor, various vertical editors and news director to determine where to invest time and resources on developing news stories and sourcing opportunities
20%
Writing
20%
Covering celebrity events, or other duties as assigned
III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism or communications, related field or equivalent training and/or experience.
Experience:
Minimum 12 years experience
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent digital writing skills, a deep knowledge of the celebrity news landscape, an eye for a good story, ability to work well with many people across job functions, knowledge of analytics, SEO and audience engagement. Great celebrity contacts and the ability to make friends with anyone. Incredible interviewing abilities. Strong news instincts.
% Travel Required (Approximate): 0 - 10%, or as assigned
Top Skills
Dotdash Meredith Los Angeles, California, USA Office
11766 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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