Writer, Culture and Leisure
Description Position at Everyday Health - Consumer
The Opportunity
theSkimm, a property of Everyday Health Group, is hiring a culture and lifestyle writer to write our Weekend Skimm newsletters, Read. Eat. Go and From the Group Chat.
theSkimm's editorial team is a collaborative group of journalists from traditional media backgrounds, and we understand how to write high quality stories in theSkimm's distinct voice. We're seeking an extremely online, read-in lifestyle and internet junkie to write our Weekend Skimm newsletters, which focus on culture and leisure.
We're looking for someone who's got a finger on the pulse of what's being talked about online and has an eye for lifestyle hacks to improve our readers' leisure time. You will report to the Senior Editor, Weekend Skimm and work collaboratively with the entire content team at theSkimm.
Key Responsibilities
• Pitch complete rundowns for both Saturday and Sunday's newsletters
• Book and interview talent for the newsletters
• Write complete drafts for Saturday and Sunday's newsletters, work with Senior Editor to incorporate feedback
• Manage newsletter production process, from ideation to final upload
• Pre-write holiday newsletter editions
Job Qualifications
• BS/BA degree
• 4+ yrs experience in journalism, with experience specifically covering culture and lifestyle beats
• Experience working in a newsroom
• Highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Clear communication skills, and an ability to respond quickly to change
• Strong journalistic judgment with a specific eye for fact-checking standards
• Experience learning and writing in a specific brand voice
• Preferred but not required: Multiple years writing about lifestyle and culture, with a distinct voice and point of view
• Preferred but not required: Editing experience
About theSkimm
theSkimm is a digital media outlet dedicated to succinctly giving women the information they need to make confident decisions. We make it easier to live smarter.
At our core, we are writers, editors, producers, designers, marketers, engineers, analysts, sellers, creatives, and strategists all working together to achieve this goal.
Every day we break down the news, trends, policies, and politics that impact women so that they can navigate their daily lives and futures - from managing their money to casting their ballots - with confidence. We provide our dedicated audience of millions with reliable, non-partisan, information that empowers them to take action to improve their lives - all while fitting seamlessly into their daily routines.
About Everyday Health Group
Everyday Health Group (EHG) is a recognized leader in patient and provider education and services attracting an engaged audience of over 74 million health consumers and over 890,000 U.S. practicing physicians and clinicians. Our mission is to drive better clinical and health outcomes through decision-making informed by highly relevant information, data, and analytics. We empower healthcare providers, consumers and payers with trusted content and services delivered through Everyday Health Group's world-class brands.
Our Culture and Values
We created our values together to guide our collective purpose and pursuits. We are collaborators and problem solvers. We empower one another to make informed decisions and to be enabled towards action. We embrace success. We recognize that innovation can spark and be born from any of us no matter our individual role or background. We encourage open mindedness and sensitivity to each other and our environment. Our personal and professional passions get ignited, nurtured and supported. We value that doing is greater than talking as the most measurable means of impact. Our collective purpose to deliver enlightened audience experiences with trusted brands is what drives the success of our business and our professional satisfaction.
Life at Everyday Health
At Everyday Health Group, a division of Ziff Davis, we work in a culture of collaboration and welcome those who desire to join our growing global community. We believe in careers versus jobs and people versus employees. We seek enthusiastic individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit looking for an environment that rewards your best work.
Everyday Health offers competitive salaries in addition to robust health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, Flexible Spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Pregnancy and Parental leave, Family Planning Support via Maven, Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, Fitness Reimbursement as well as employee-focused engagement and education programs, including Employee Resource Groups and company-sponsored events. If you're seeking a dynamic, flexible work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance, then Everyday Health is the place for you. Everyday Health Group has employees located in 40+ states as well as offices in NYC, Asheville, Boston, London, England and Mumbai, India.
Everyday Health Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees.
Note: The salary compensation for this role is $70,000 to $85,000. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance.
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The Opportunity
theSkimm, a property of Everyday Health Group, is hiring a culture and lifestyle writer to write our Weekend Skimm newsletters, Read. Eat. Go and From the Group Chat.
theSkimm's editorial team is a collaborative group of journalists from traditional media backgrounds, and we understand how to write high quality stories in theSkimm's distinct voice. We're seeking an extremely online, read-in lifestyle and internet junkie to write our Weekend Skimm newsletters, which focus on culture and leisure.
We're looking for someone who's got a finger on the pulse of what's being talked about online and has an eye for lifestyle hacks to improve our readers' leisure time. You will report to the Senior Editor, Weekend Skimm and work collaboratively with the entire content team at theSkimm.
Key Responsibilities
• Pitch complete rundowns for both Saturday and Sunday's newsletters
• Book and interview talent for the newsletters
• Write complete drafts for Saturday and Sunday's newsletters, work with Senior Editor to incorporate feedback
• Manage newsletter production process, from ideation to final upload
• Pre-write holiday newsletter editions
Job Qualifications
• BS/BA degree
• 4+ yrs experience in journalism, with experience specifically covering culture and lifestyle beats
• Experience working in a newsroom
• Highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Clear communication skills, and an ability to respond quickly to change
• Strong journalistic judgment with a specific eye for fact-checking standards
• Experience learning and writing in a specific brand voice
• Preferred but not required: Multiple years writing about lifestyle and culture, with a distinct voice and point of view
• Preferred but not required: Editing experience
About theSkimm
theSkimm is a digital media outlet dedicated to succinctly giving women the information they need to make confident decisions. We make it easier to live smarter.
At our core, we are writers, editors, producers, designers, marketers, engineers, analysts, sellers, creatives, and strategists all working together to achieve this goal.
Every day we break down the news, trends, policies, and politics that impact women so that they can navigate their daily lives and futures - from managing their money to casting their ballots - with confidence. We provide our dedicated audience of millions with reliable, non-partisan, information that empowers them to take action to improve their lives - all while fitting seamlessly into their daily routines.
About Everyday Health Group
Everyday Health Group (EHG) is a recognized leader in patient and provider education and services attracting an engaged audience of over 74 million health consumers and over 890,000 U.S. practicing physicians and clinicians. Our mission is to drive better clinical and health outcomes through decision-making informed by highly relevant information, data, and analytics. We empower healthcare providers, consumers and payers with trusted content and services delivered through Everyday Health Group's world-class brands.
Our Culture and Values
We created our values together to guide our collective purpose and pursuits. We are collaborators and problem solvers. We empower one another to make informed decisions and to be enabled towards action. We embrace success. We recognize that innovation can spark and be born from any of us no matter our individual role or background. We encourage open mindedness and sensitivity to each other and our environment. Our personal and professional passions get ignited, nurtured and supported. We value that doing is greater than talking as the most measurable means of impact. Our collective purpose to deliver enlightened audience experiences with trusted brands is what drives the success of our business and our professional satisfaction.
Life at Everyday Health
At Everyday Health Group, a division of Ziff Davis, we work in a culture of collaboration and welcome those who desire to join our growing global community. We believe in careers versus jobs and people versus employees. We seek enthusiastic individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit looking for an environment that rewards your best work.
Everyday Health offers competitive salaries in addition to robust health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, Flexible Spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Pregnancy and Parental leave, Family Planning Support via Maven, Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, Fitness Reimbursement as well as employee-focused engagement and education programs, including Employee Resource Groups and company-sponsored events. If you're seeking a dynamic, flexible work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance, then Everyday Health is the place for you. Everyday Health Group has employees located in 40+ states as well as offices in NYC, Asheville, Boston, London, England and Mumbai, India.
Everyday Health Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees.
Note: The salary compensation for this role is $70,000 to $85,000. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance.
#LI-theskimm
Apply Now
Apply Now