Writer-Reporter, Nights

Job Title

Writer-Reporter, Nights

I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.

PEOPLE digital is looking for a writer-reporter to join our night team, working from Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate will be an integral member of our editorial team, creating content on weekdays from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. PST. In addition to working closely with the Night Editor, this person will be a part of the overall news team and will be expected to occasionally pitch in during the off-hours.

PEOPLE as a brand covers 20+ different verticals, so this person needs to be comfortable writing everything from entertainment, royals and lifestyle content to crime, human interest and political stories. In the evening hours, there will be a heavy focus on those hard news topics.

This is a fast-paced newsroom, so speed is essential, and an ability to handle a volume of at least 5-7 stories a day, while still delivering everything clean, sharp, and accurate. This person must also be fluent in SEO and news trends.

The ideal candidate is an excellent writer and researcher, reporter and interviewer with sound news judgment and an enthusiastic team player. They will be expected to assist in developing sources and supporting long-term reporting initiatives.

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

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 hr.

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Salary:
Remote: $68,000.00 - $68,000.00

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).

We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.