Associate Editor, News, Country Living

This is a Full Time Job

The Associate Editor, News for Country Living determines which news stories reach the Country Living audience, from quick-hit news items to relevant celebrity happenings to culturally resonant features.

Please note: For consideration, resumes must be submitted in PDF format with a cover letter, salary requirements, and a link to a portfolio of work.

What you'll do:
• Pitch, write, and update CountryLiving.com's news stories, including pop culture and celebrity coverage

• Schedule the Facebook feed

• Curate Instagram feed and contribute to TikTok

• Work with Country Living digital team to meet traffic, video views, and content strategy goals

• Determine which TV shows, movies, and events Country Living should be obsessed with right now

• Syndicate relevant content

• Coordinate with fact-checking and legal teams to ascertain stories meet all standards

• Understand analytics and program content accordingly

Who you are:
• You have at least 3 years of relevant digital experience.

• You are a strong writer and editor.

• You have good judgment as to what works to drive audience and engagement.

• You have a passion for all things Virgin River, Ben & Erin, and Blue Bloods!

• You have an understanding of SEO, analytics, and social media platforms, and have experience tracking real-time and long-term analytics.

• You are curious, willing to roll up your sleeves, and keep pace with the constantly-evolving digital landscape.

• You are a self-starter and a team player who can keep up in a fast-paced environment.

• You have strong time management, communication, and interpersonal skills-and above all-are fun(!) with a positive and professional attitude.

• You have a bachelor's degree or relevant experience.

The base salary for this role is $50,000. The base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.