What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Writer, Travel + Leisure position at Dotdash Meredith?
Job Title
Staff Writer, Travel Leisure
Job Description
Role Description:
The Travel Leisure team is looking for a Staff Writer for the website. This role is a key part of our strategy to report on pillars that serve our readers from aviation and breaking news to cruises and hotels. In this role, you will pitch ideas, report stories, and occasionally update existing stories as they develop and/or become newsworthy.
Role Responsibilities:
- Pitching and writing 3-5 daily news and trend stories about the consumer travel space
- Make sure stories are optimized with catchy headlines and strong ledes
- Find and interview travel industry experts for stories that require additional reporting
- Monitor for breaking news and be ready to report them in real-time
Role Requirements:
- 5 years writing experience at an online publisher, preferably in the travel space
- Personal interest in the travel space and industry
- Detail-oriented and deadline-focused
- A self-starter who can pivot seamlessly as new initiatives and directives are identified and adjusts processes accordingly
- Familiarity with SEO best practices
- Proficiency in project management tools like Google Sheets, Airtable, or similar
- CMS experience required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing
ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com
.
The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:
https://www.e-verify.gov/employees
Pay Range
Salary: New York: $65,000.00 - $78,000.00
The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith’s total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, Dotdash Meredith provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with Dotdash Meredith and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.
#NMG#Salary : $65,000 - $78,000
