Pep Holiday Editor, Shop Today

Company Description

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TODAY Digital, the multiplatform arm of America’s favorite morning show, is looking for a temporary editor to help execute our seasonal coverage during the 2023 holiday season.

The temporary editor will be responsible for executing Shop TODAY’s holiday coverage, predominantly our gift guide slate, along with helping find new opportunities to expand coverage based on TODAY readers’ interests and shopping habits, retail trends and audience development insight. The ideal candidate will have a mix of editorial and analytical skills, experience managing several freelancers at a time and a firm understanding of AP Style and SEO.

Responsibilities

• Discover new opportunities to expand gift guide coverage based on competitive analysis, audience development guidance, timely retail trends and the TODAY audience’s interests and shopping habits.
• Keep a close eye on shopping trends and discover new products that will resonate with Shop TODAY readers.
• Assign and edit multiple Shop TODAY gift guides on a daily basis, covering a wide range of lifestyle categories across fashion, home, parenting, beauty and food.
• Assist with pitching and writing seasonal coverage.
• Work across social and art teams to help package seasonal coverage.
• Assist with tracking product launches for gift guide inclusions.

This is a short-term role that will last between early September and late February. Candidates must be available to work 20 hours per week to start, then expand to 40 hours a week during peak holiday coverage in November and December. Salary range $40.00-$45.00/hour

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced online environment
• Knowledge of AP Style
• Familiarity with affiliate marketing platforms a plus
• Experience writing or editing articles optimized for search, along with sourcing new story ideas based on search interest, a plus
• Ability to write / refresh multiple articles per day, sometimes with a quick turnaround time
• Ability to follow an in-house style guide
• Experience with managing multiple freelancers and writers with minimal supervision
• Experience in digital media, preferably with experience in ecommerce or lifestyle content
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and excellent verbal/written communication skills

Additional Information

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This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $40-$45/hour.

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