Freelance Weekend Programming Editor, PEOPLE
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OverviewPEOPLE is seeking a news-savvy Freelance Weekend Programming Editor to help grow our expanding newsletter program as well as our programming and interactive surfaces on PEOPLE.com and the PEOPLE app. The role blends editorial judgment with audience development sensibilities and is critical to the weekend operations for PEOPLE.Key ResponsibilitiesWrite, build and deploy PEOPLE newsletters, including breaking news and app newslettersProgram the people.com and PEOPLE app homepageWrite and deploy notifications for PEOPLE content for the app push notifications, Apple News notifications, and browser notificationsCollaborate with the PEOPLE editorial teams to make sure news is getting promoted quickly and efficientlyAnalyze analytics (real-time and historical) and report to programming and edit teams on how content is performing on programming channelsFully manage weekend coverage for PEOPLE programming on your own on the weekendsHoursFriday - Tuesday from 12 noon - 8 pm ETWeekdays worked are open for discussion but you must be able to commit to working Saturdays and Sundays.Qualifications1–3 years of experience in digital media, editorial or related field. Experience working in a newsroom or fast-paced news environment is a huge plus.Experience working with marketing platforms such as Iterable, Braze, SalesforceA strong command of entertainment and pop culture across TV, film, music, celebrity, internet culture, and lifestyle.Proven writing and editing skills with the ability to produce crisp, engaging, error-free content.Familiarity with analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Chartbeat, Parsely, in-platform dashboards) and an ability to use insights to guide creative decisions.Strong organizational skills and comfort managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. A playful editorial voice and a passion for crafting delightful user experiences.What We’re Looking ForA creative thinker who lives and breathes news and has a great eye for knowing what is newsworthySomeone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced newsroom environment and can quickly jump from one news item to the nextA collaborator excited to shape the future of PEOPLELocation: RemoteDepartment: EditorialReports to: Senior Director, Programming & Engagement
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