Contract Editor, Part-Time
Remote
Part Time
US | Contract
Experienced
About us:
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.
About the role:
Reporting to a Senior Editor, the Taste of Home part-time Editor is responsible for researching, writing and editing new and refreshed recipes, articles and listicles to drive organic traffic and increase visibility of our digital content. With an understanding of search engine optimization, strong writing chops, and culinary know-how, the part-time Editor understands the importance of producing and updating stories that serve the Taste of Home audience while also delivering against TMB’s traffic and revenue goals. This is a 20-hour-per-week contract position.
About you:
First and foremost, you are a strong writer and passionate about food journalism: a pro at shaping quality content that inspires readers in the kitchen, whether they’ve been cooking for decades or are just learning how to boil water. You can refresh and improve existing content as well as you can write from scratch. You are well-versed in SEO best practices and familiar with SEO tools like Google Keyword Planner, SEMrush or Ahrefs, and can use the tools to research and pitch. At home, you love to cook and track what is happening in the food world.
Your day-to-day:
Our team is high-performing, goal-focused, fast-paced, dynamic and flexible to move with trends and business growth needs. This role and team are highly collaborative, working seamlessly with other teams around the business. The team also has a fun and friendly culture, which has helped us all flourish while working remotely. (And did we mention we love food?) Milwaukee-area team members are welcome to work and collaborate in the office.
TMB 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, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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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.
About the role:
Reporting to a Senior Editor, the Taste of Home part-time Editor is responsible for researching, writing and editing new and refreshed recipes, articles and listicles to drive organic traffic and increase visibility of our digital content. With an understanding of search engine optimization, strong writing chops, and culinary know-how, the part-time Editor understands the importance of producing and updating stories that serve the Taste of Home audience while also delivering against TMB’s traffic and revenue goals. This is a 20-hour-per-week contract position.
About you:
First and foremost, you are a strong writer and passionate about food journalism: a pro at shaping quality content that inspires readers in the kitchen, whether they’ve been cooking for decades or are just learning how to boil water. You can refresh and improve existing content as well as you can write from scratch. You are well-versed in SEO best practices and familiar with SEO tools like Google Keyword Planner, SEMrush or Ahrefs, and can use the tools to research and pitch. At home, you love to cook and track what is happening in the food world.
Your day-to-day:
- Write search-optimized content according to daily publishing goals, adhering to AP and house style and SEO best practices
- Research and pitch food and food-related content using SEO tools and culinary knowledge
- Tackle assignments with direction from the Senior Editor and work on multiple initiatives simultaneously
- 3+ years of experience writing and/or editing digital food content
- Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, marketing or a related field -Professional culinary experience or degree a plus
- Research skills and an understanding of what makes a reliable source
- Knowledge of and interest in SEO strategy, best practices, and tools
- Experience with content production and management tools such as WordPress, Skyword, Airtable and SEMrush
- Effective communication skills: comfortable accepting and giving constructive feedback, with a commitment to supporting an evolving, dynamic team
- A keen familiarity with, and interest in, the food and food-lifestyle space
Our team is high-performing, goal-focused, fast-paced, dynamic and flexible to move with trends and business growth needs. This role and team are highly collaborative, working seamlessly with other teams around the business. The team also has a fun and friendly culture, which has helped us all flourish while working remotely. (And did we mention we love food?) Milwaukee-area team members are welcome to work and collaborate in the office.
TMB 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, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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