Content Update Editor, Serious Eats
This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with Dotdash Meredith. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes.
Dotdash Meredith is looking for a remote content update editor for Serious Eats. As an update editor, you will join our Quality Team, a team of remote editors, producers, and fact checkers who work on our sizable library of existing articles to improve the reader experience, drive additional traffic, and ensure the accuracy of all of our content. Update editors may revise outdated information, polish dull or error-ridden copy, and expand text to ensure articles are detailed and comprehensive.
Assignment Responsibilities:
We are looking for editors who can commit to 20-40 hours of work per week. The rate for this role is $25-27/hour. Applicants must live in the United States.
In this role, you will:
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Research and perform revisions, SEO updates, and rewrites to content as needed according to specific project instructions, SEO best practices, and brand guidelines.
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Fact check and copy edit on top of any larger revisions and updates
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Source and add imagery that aligns with project guidelines and brand visual style
Skills/Experience:
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At least 3 years experience editing in the food and beverage space, preferably for a digital brand
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Extensive knowledge of cooking, recipes, and different kinds of cuisines
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Strong writing and editing skills
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Knowledge of and experience in implementing SEO best practices
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You’re able to easily adopt an established brand voice, and you adhere to strict brand and style guidelines like a pro
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Comfortable with content management systems, including WordPress
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Detail-oriented and able to work efficiently, independently, and accurately
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You are comfortable working remotely
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You have access to a smartphone, computer (not a tablet), and a secure internet connection
About Us:
Dotdash Meredith is the largest digital and print publisher in America. From mobile to magazines, nearly 200 million people trust us to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith’s over 40 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Food & Wine, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living.
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