Editorial Director, Newsletters - theSkimm
Description
The Opportunity
theSkimm, a part of Everyday Health Consumer, is hiring an Editorial Director to oversee all of our newsletter coverage.
Key Responsibilities
Our team is made up of collaborative, unique, kind, inclusive individuals who bring their best to work every day. As a mission-driven brand, we have the unique ability to assess what our audience needs to know vs. chasing what every other brand is covering. We have a lot of creative freedom and understanding of our audience, and we work together to deliver informative, accurate, accessible content. We create the articles, podcasts, videos, etc. that power our website, newsletters, podcasts, social channels, and more.
You'll be responsible for overseeing all newsletter editorial strategy and teams at theSkimm. This role reports to the SVP, Content & Comms.
Key Responsibilities
- Overseeing news strategy – from our overall POV to how we cover day-to-day stories and breaking news events across platforms, including but not limited to social
- Overseeing editorial newsletter products – Daily Skimm, Daily Skimm Weekend, Skimm Well, Skimm Sports, and Skimm Money – to ensure that we're producing quality and engaging content for our audience
- Managing the editorial teams and schedules, helping to cultivate a strong culture of excellence, inclusivity, and growth.
- Owning news campaigns such as elections, Olympics, end-of-year coverage, etc.
- Working closely with Sales, Engineering, Product, and other departments to collaborate on product development, design, process, and sales inventory
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- An editorial leader and self-starter who lives and breathes news
- 5-10 years of digital news editing/production experience
- 2-3 years managing news coverage, ideally across platforms
- Demonstrated experience using audience and performance data to inform editorial strategy
- The energy and creativity to bring big ideas
- Proven ability to work professionally and seamlessly with other departments — sales, product, design, etc. — and balance company priorities with what the audience needs and wants
- Strong management skills and demonstrated ability to motivate a team through difficult news cycles
- Strong organizational skills, particularly around project management and scheduling
- Availability to work some weekend hours and guide breaking news coverage as needed
- Ability and willingness to represent theSkimm as news talent on panels, podcasts, print, TV, etc..
- Passion for theSkimm and its mission
Preferred Qualifications
- Newsletter experience
- Social, audio, and/or video experience
About theSkimm
theSkimm is a digital media outlet dedicated to succinctly giving women the information they need to make confident decisions. We make it easier to live smarter. At our core, we are writers, editors, producers, designers, marketers, engineers, analysts, sellers, creatives, and strategists all working together to achieve this goal. Every day we break down the news, trends, policies, and politics that impact women so that they can navigate their daily lives and futures – from managing their money to casting their ballots – with confidence. We provide our dedicated audience of millions with reliable, non-partisan, information that empowers them to take action to improve their lives — all while fitting seamlessly into their daily routines.
Life at Everyday Health
At Everyday Health Group, the Health & Wellness division of Ziff Davis, we work in a culture of collaboration and welcome those who desire to join our growing global community. We believe in careers versus jobs and people versus employees. We seek enthusiastic individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit looking for an environment that rewards your best work.
Everyday Health offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life and disability benefits. Our employees enjoy Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. We are committed to work-life balance with Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off and paid holidays. We offer family building and caregiving support and generous Family Care and Parental leave, when you need it. We also provide Fitness Reimbursement and access to wellness programs, ensuring our team stays healthy both physically and mentally.
Our Culture and Values
We created our values together to guide our collective purpose and pursuits. We are collaborators and problem solvers. We empower one another to make informed decisions and to be enabled towards action. We embrace success. We recognize that innovation can spark and be born from any of us no matter our individual role or background. We encourage open mindedness and sensitivity to each other and our environment. Our personal and professional passions get ignited, nurtured and supported. We value that doing is greater than talking as the most measurable means of impact. Our collective purpose to deliver enlightened audience experiences with trusted brands is what drives the success of our business and our professional satisfaction.
About Ziff Davis
Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals – Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.
At Ziff Davis & Everyday Health Group, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.
Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has always been about fairness, equal opportunity and belonging, which enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, allowing our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive.
The Company provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience and geographic location. The salary compensation for this role is $115,000 to $125,000. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance.
If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then Everyday Health Group is the place for you. Everyday Health Group has employees located in 40+ states as well as offices in NYC, Asheville, Boston, London, England and Mumbai, India.
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