Content Update Editor, Serious Eats

Dotdash Meredith Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dotdash Meredith is seeking a remote content update editor to enhance its Serious Eats platform. This role involves revising and updating existing articles to improve readability, accuracy, and SEO, catering specifically to the food and beverage sector. Candidates should have significant experience in editing and a keen understanding of various cuisines. The position requires commitment to 20-40 hours per week with a competitive rate.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience editing in food and beverage space.
• Extensive knowledge of cooking and recipes.
• Strong writing and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and perform revisions based on project instructions.
• Fact check and copy edit all content updates.
• Source and add relevant imagery for articles.

Skills

Editing

SEO best practices

Writing

Attention to detail

Content management systems

Knowledge of cuisines

Tools

WordPress

Job description

About The Role:

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 Update editors may revise outdated information, polish dull or error-ridden copy, and expand text to ensure articles are detailed and comprehensive.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:

Research and perform revisions, SEO updates, and rewrites to content as needed according to specific project instructions, SEO best practices, and brand guidelines.
Fact check and copy edit on top of any larger revisions and updates
Source and add imagery that aligns with project guidelines and brand visual style

Skills/Experience:

At least 3 years experience editing in the food and beverage space, preferably for a digital brand
Extensive knowledge of cooking, recipes, and different kinds of cuisines
Strong writing and editing skills
Knowledge of and experience in implementing SEO best practices
You’re able to easily adopt an established brand voice, and you adhere to strict brand and style guidelines like a pro
Comfortable with content management systems, including Wordpress
Detail-oriented and able to work efficiently, independently, and accurately
You are comfortable working remotely
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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