Associate Editor, The Spruce

Job TitleAssociate Editor, The SpruceJob DescriptionCheck Individual Contributor or LeaderIndividual ContributorPeople Manager (anyone with one or more direct reports) Approximate number of direct reports About The Position | Major goals and objectives and location requirements The Spruce is seeking an Associate Editor to join our team! We are looking for a digitally-savvy content enthusiast with a passion for all things home-from design & decor, to DIYprojects, to cleaning and gardening. Day-to-day, you will be responsible for content execution, including assigning and editing new content, topline editing all content, partnering with SEO on all elements of content quality, producing and publishing new content in our CMS, updating existing content, sourcing freelance writers with category expertise, and tracking and analyzing the success of all editorial efforts.Hybrid 3x a week- New YorkIn-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.About The Team: | The Team andor Brand.At The Spruce, we offer practical, real-life tips and inspiration to help you make your best home. From decorating and gardening advice, to entertaining and home repair how-tos, The Spruce can show you how.The Spruce team is a passionate, hardworking, smart, down-to-try-anything-and-learn team of individuals, and we're looking for someone with a positive attitude and can-do spirit to join the team!About The Positions Contributions:Weight %Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results35%Manage content from freelance writers to make sure editorial best practices and brand positioning are met; meet content production goals.20%Make updates to existing content for accuracy, helpfulness, style, substance, cultural sensitivity, content quality, and fulfillment of intent; replace outdated images, as needed.20%Work with team on ad-hoc projects with the goal of improving content quality15%Participate in editorial meetings and pitch ideas based on SEO for new content10%Work with the editorial team to help shape and define editorial strategy, increase audience, and drive user engagement. Track competitive landscape to identify trends and opportunities within the spaceThe Role's Minimum Qualifications and Job RequirementsEducation:Bachelor's degree; preferably in Journalism or Communications; or equivalent experience. Experience:2+ years of experience editing general interest or lifestyle contentExperience with content management systems and using web analytics toolsSpecific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:The ability to use data to identify topics of interest to a wide audienceProactive, flexible team player with entrepreneurial energy, able to roll with the punches and take ownership in a fluid and fast-moving environmentOutstanding organizational skills and innate ability to pay attention to detailThe ability to work quickly, efficiently, and independently and collaborate with both remote editorial workers and in-house editorial team membersStrong writing, research, and copy editing skills, with the ability to transform articles from mediocre to amazing and to coach freelancers to do the sameMastery of written English and ability to edit stories based on style guides and with SEO top of mind% Travel Required (Approximate):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 andor 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 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: RangeSalary: New York: $64,350.00 - $67,000.00The 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.#NMG#

Created: 2025-03-09