Senior Editor
Job Description
- Oversee and program AOL Daily and niche newsletters, including content curation, headline writing, scheduling, and performance tracking.
- Support special projects and collaborate with editorial, product, and other teams.
- Execute coverage plans for tentpole events across various content categories.
- Track content metrics and analytics to understand evolving audience interests.
- Manage relationships with important publishers and content partners.
- Possess at least 8+ years of editorial experience in writing or content programming on high-traffic websites.
- Familiarity and experience with complex web content management systems, information architecture, and metadata.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high degree of professionalism.
- Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Proficiency in Google Enterprise, AP style, and copy-editing.
- Healthcare
- 401k
- Backup childcare
- Education stipends
AOL is a global media and technology company, representing the best of premium content and innovative platforms. Originally known as America Online, we once connected over 35 million people to the internet, becoming a cultural icon and business behemoth. We recognized digital as the future of media and set out to build a network to enable our company—and our users and partners—to capitalize on this new world. We've always had the drive and innovative thinking to mobilize the future. Now, we have the tools, the reach, and the resources to make this future a reality. We just need YOU!
As a Senior Editor for the AOL Editorial Team you will lead, support and help shape the stories watched and read daily by millions of AOL users. You love News, Sports, Finance or Entertainment -- or all of the above -- and thrive in a fast-paced setting. You know how to succeed in an ever-changing environment by adapting as priorities shift. You always lend a hand to a colleague in need -- especially to help serve the audience -- and bring an enthusiastic, optimistic and solutions-oriented attitude to your work.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and program AOL Daily newsletter including curation of content, headline writing, scheduling, and tracking performance
- Oversee and program additional small suite of niche newsletters including curation of content, headline writing, scheduling, and tracking performance
- Support special projects associated with development and growth, collaborating with editorial, product and other teams as needed
- Help execute coverage plans for tentpole events across a variety of content categories, including News, Entertainment, Sports and more
- Closely track metrics and analytics of content to stay abreast of evolving interests across our ecosystem
- Manage relationships with important publishers and content partners
About You:
- At least 8+ years of editorial experience writing or content programming on high-traffic websites
- Familiarity and experience with complex web content management systems, information architecture and metadata
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high degree of professionalism over email and in person
- Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities with excellent accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Proficiency in Google Enterprise, AP style, copy-editing
The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.
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The compensation for this position ranges from $72,750.00 - $151,250.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience.The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.
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