Features Editor, Allrecipes.com

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Job Description

About The Position | Major goals and objectives and location requirements

The Features Editor, Allrecipes.com is responsible for pitching, assigning, editing, and posting content, specifically larger features, columns, and spotlight packages (for SEO, as part of brand-building, and as part of sales packages) on Allrecipes. They will report to the Senior Editorial Director, Features & Community and work closely with the make sure the site’s content adheres to the site’s voice and vision and helps the site to meet its traffic goals. They will have a strong working relationship with a list of writers under different beats and will have a keen eye for what makes a successful food feature.

Hybrid 3x a week- (New York) 

In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.

Remote-

In-office Expectations: This position is fully remote with no in-office requirements, (might require coming into an office 1 or 2x a year)

About The Positions Contributions:

Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results:

• 20%:  Pitch, assign, and edit stories and other content for the site

• 20%:  Analyze and provide reporting on performance of published content, and suggest new ways to improve or optimize stories going forward

• 20%:  Collaborate with visual editors, news & trending editors, staff writers, and growth team members on cross-team packages

• 10%:  Write and edit posts as needed

• 10%:  Help build and manage a diverse group of expert writers who can cover food topics from a lens that impacts different communities

• 10%:  Work closely with the sales team to produce premium sponsored packages

• 10%:  Team with social, homepage, and email editors to distribute and promote features

The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience. Related fields would be journalism, creative writing, etc.

Experience:

• Three years in an editorial environment, with at least two of those years working as either an editor or an associate editor, preferably on food or lifestyle content.

• At least two years’ experience ideally writing and editing for the web. Experience writing and editing magazine-style content.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of The AP Stylebook, strong writing skills, idea-generation skills, and editing abilities. 

• Extensive experience using Microsoft Office products, most especially Word, Excel, and Outlook. 

• Experience using a CMS and publishing platform. 

• Experience assigning to and working with freelancers. 

• Incredibly strong attention to detail and a demonstrated history of this in multiple positions. Must be flexible.  

• A strong leader and creative thinker.

% Travel Required (Approximate): 5%

IV. Core Values | Attributes expected for job success.

Champion Accountability  |  Respect All  |  Expect Integrity  |  Act Now, Not Later  |  Make it Matter

V. Work Environment

Physical Work Area:  Office or home office

Office Equipment and/or Machines: Laptop

Frequency Abbreviations | Please match with each activity.
S = Seldom   |   M = Monthly   |   W = Weekly   |   D = Daily   |   H = Hourly

Activity: Frequency

• Hear or understand verbal communication: H

• Squat, bend, kneel, crawl: S

• Understand/process written communication: H

• Walk, run: S

• Communicate verbally: H

• Climb: S

• Communicate in writing: H

• Sit: H

• Read or check documents for accuracy: H

• Stand up to 2 hours at a time: S

• Use keyboard to enter or revise words or data: H

• Stand more than 2 hours at a time: S

• Use computer monitor: H

• Lift up to 20 pounds: S

• Work with heavy or hazardous equipment: S

• Lift between 21 – 50 pounds: S

• Operate an automobile or van: S

• Lift between 51 – 100 pounds: S

• Identify and distinguish colors: H

• Lift more than 100 pounds: S

• Reach for and grasp objects: H

• Carry up to 20 pounds: S

• Exercise manual dexterity and fine motor skills: H

• Carry between 21 – 50 pounds: S

• Perform complex mental operations: H

• Carry between 51 – 100 pounds: S

• Adhere to strict deadlines: H

• Carry more than 100 pounds: S

• Perform work with a high degree of accuracy: H

This form does not attempt to classify each and every physical/mental dimension of every existing job at Dotdash Meredith.  Rather, it attempts to set out those physical/mental dimensions which are common to many jobs.

It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith 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 ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com.

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

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 Dotdash Meredith’s total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, Dotdash Meredith 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 Dotdash Meredith 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.