Reader’s Digest Staff Writer/Editor
TMB is the community-driven entertainment company engaging more than 250 million consumers worldwide across streaming TV, social media, web and print. Our portfolio of brands including FailArmy, Family Handyman, People Are Awesome, Reader's Digest, Taste of Home, The Healthy, and The Pet Collective, is powered by content that's inspired and created by our fans. Together our community sparks curiosity, fuels laughter, and inspires people to live big, full, fantastic lives. Learn more about our brands, our data-driven marketing solutions, our award-winning licensing services, and much more at trustedmediabrands.com.
Location: Gurgaon, India
Working Hours: This is a full-time hybrid position, where you’ll spend a minimum of two workdays per week in our Gurgaon office. To optimize collaboration with your American colleagues, a minimum of five hours per week (approved by your manager) must align with the U.S. workday.
About the role:
As a Staff Writer/Editor for Reader’s Digest, you’ll use your extensive writing experience, strong editorial judgment, and infusion of voice to craft or update engaging, on-brand storytelling content to drive organic traffic and delight our audience. Reporting to a Senior Editor, you’ll follow SEO (Search Engine Optimization) best practices and have a keen interest in U.S. culture, including holidays, pop culture, jokes, etiquette, quotes, and interesting facts.
About you:
A whip-smart writer who thrives on deadlines, you leverage your writing skills and editorial judgment to create and update instructive, in-depth articles that follow SEO guidelines and spotlight Reader’s Digest’s approachable and trustworthy brand voice. You are excited about reaching a large U.S. audience with content that both appeals to our loyal readers and attracts new fans. Organized and efficient, you see feedback as a growth opportunity. Outside of work, you love to stay in the know about U.S. culture, trends and news.
Your day-to-day:
You write and update SEO-driven content according to weekly publishing goals, adhering to AP and house style.
You support editorial strategy with a full understanding of editorial integrity, brand voice, shareability and engagement, and knowledge of SEO principles and social networks.
You tackle assignments with regular direction from the Senior Editor.
You have:
3+ years of full-time experience writing and/or editing digital lifestyle content.
Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, journalism, or related field.
Research and interviewing skills, and an understanding of what makes a reliable source.
Proven knowledge of SEO best practices, a CMS (content management system) such as WordPress, a project database such as Airtable, basic HTML and AP style.
Keen organization skills, consistently meeting deadlines and catching all the details.
Effective communication skills: comfortable accepting and giving constructive feedback, with a commitment to supporting an evolving, dynamic team.
Solid knowledge and understanding of the digital landscape.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
A keen familiarity with, and interest in, the U.S. culture and lifestyle space.
About the Team:
Brand-new to TMB, this team is high-performing, fast-paced, dynamic and designed to accommodate business growth needs and hit ambitious goals. This role and team are highly collaborative, working seamlessly with other teams around the business. Like their editorial colleagues in the U.S., members of this team celebrate a fun, supportive and friendly culture, which allows everyone to thrive while working across continents.
Our Benefits:
We value our people and offer a collaborative and engaging culture. As a Trusted Media Brands employee, you will enjoy work/life balance, generous time off and comprehensive benefits and programs. Learn more about what life is like working at Trusted Media Brands at https://www.trustedmediabrands.com/careers/.
India specific benefits:
- Comprehensive Time Off policies
- Maternity and Paternity Time off
- Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits including access to OPD consultations*, Gym/Yoga studios, Teleconsultation/Telemedicine*
- Access to Mental Health Reimbursement
- Annual Sport reimbursement and Home office reimbursement
Trusted Media Brands embraces inclusivity and values our diverse community. We are committed to building a team based on qualifications, merit and business need. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
This role is offered by TMB through Jukin Media India Private Limited.