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Assistant Editor
POPSUGAR
New York, NY, United States
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Assistant Editor, POPSUGAR Moms
POPSUGAR is looking for a fun-loving, creative, inquisitive assistant editor to join our parenting site. Our ideal candidate will have a smart, cheerful voice, Internet savvy, keen insight into lifestyle and pop culture trends, and an eye for standout products and fashion.
Responsibilities:
• Brainstorm, pitch, research, and write 5-7+ stories per day for POPSUGAR Moms
• Closely follow parenting, pop culture, and fashion trends and happenings and read all relevant media
• Work closely with Moms editor and other PS editors on daily coverage and weekly/monthly editorial themes and planning
• Conduct original reporting and interviewing to produce in-depth features as needed
• Use analytics to track the performance of your stories and plan future content accordingly
• Contribute to audience and traffic growth through social media and other marketing activities, including Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, link partnerships, and more
• Attend and report on events on behalf of POPSUGAR as needed
In order to thrive in this role, you must have...
• 2-3 years of experience in writing/editing/blogging, online publishing, or related field (required)
• A knack for turning around clean, witty, accurate copy on tight deadlines
• A healthy obsession with social and digital media
• Parenting experience or savvy: you must be a parent or lifestyle expert with experience in a related field and be qualified to share expert parenting advice
• Super strong writing and communication skills
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
• A talent for staying ahead of trends and adapting to a constantly changing digital landscape
• A familiarity with and passion for the POPSUGAR brand.
• HTML and Photoshop skills are also a plus!
Please submit a resume and cover letter telling us why you think you’d be the perfect fit for POPSUGAR Moms. This job is full-time and on site at POPSUGAR. No phone calls, please.
About the company:
POPSUGAR Inc. is a global media and technology company including lifestyle media publisher POPSUGAR and monthly subscription box POPSUGAR Must Have. Together, the brands attract 100 million monthly visitors worldwide, and inform, entertain, and inspire action through the content we create and the commerce we drive. What unites our businesses is the belief that it takes more than inspiration to live the life you want. That's why we not only create content that moves our audience, but also make it easier to take action on what's important to them — whether it's starting a new fitness routine or participating in a social cause.
POPSUGAR Inc. operates internationally in Australia, France, Germany, China, the Middle East, and the UK, with offices in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and London. The company is privately held and funded by Sequoia Capital and IVP. For more information about POPSUGAR Inc., visit corp.popsugar.com.
POPSUGAR is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive company culture. We celebrate our differences and embrace the varying ideas, interests, and life experiences that make us who we are. As a company with a mission to inform and inspire people all over the world, we believe that employing individuals with diverse backgrounds is essential to building a successful, creative, and innovative business.
We work hard, play nice, and welcome those who do the same.
Whoever you are, You are POPSUGAR.