Audience Editor, HuffPost (Fixed-Term)

Location: New York, New York
Job Category: Online | New Media
Job ID: 10136
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Posted: 09.25.2024

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Job Description:

HuffPost is a subsidiary of BuzzFeed, Inc. 

As part of our esteemed organization, HuffPost is a leading source of award-winning news and commentary for the most diverse and connected generation ever— with reporting spanning across politics, lifestyle, entertainment and more. HuffPost believes in putting people before power and telling the stories that too often go unheard, from the voices that matter. 

Business Area: Content

Job Category: HuffPost

Salary: $78,000- $83,000 USD

Union Status: Union 

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between HuffPost and Writers Guild of America East.  

BuzzFeed Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, and geography.

The Role

HuffPost is seeking a dedicated, knowledgeable, and creative audience editor to help cultivate the largest, most engaged, and diverse audience on the internet. This is a full-time, hybrid, six-month fixed-term position. We are looking for qualified candidates who can commute into our New York City office space two days a week, but are open to remote applicants as well. 

You Will

• You’ll be well-versed in optimizing content for search and social platforms, and packaging and distributing content across social channels. 
• You’ll have good editorial judgment across a broad range of content, and be a creative, collaborative colleague. 
• You will have experience with common newsroom analytics platforms and will be comfortable discussing data insights with colleagues who may be unfamiliar with analytics. 
• You will share daily and weekly data emails with the newsroom, identifying top-performing content and any repeatable trends or actionable insights. 
• You will coordinate HuffPost’s syndication strategy, managing push alerts, pitches, and regular reporting.
• You will thrive on working collaboratively with the rest of the audience team, as well as writers and editors across HuffPost. 
• You will participate in audience team activities – from engagement projects (callouts, UGC, AMAs, and beyond) to video ideation and distribution, assisting with tentpole coverage, and community activities – to encourage an engaged, diverse readership and viewership. 
• You will communicate proactively and thoughtfully with your colleagues, focusing on delivering audience insights to a newsroom hungry to learn more about our readers and viewers. 
• You may be asked to share your knowledge with your colleagues through presentations or training.

Part of what makes BuzzFeed a pioneer in digital media is our commitment to exploring new ventures that lead to spreading truth and joy. As such, you may be asked to share your knowledge with your colleagues through presentations or training, to screen and interview job candidates, or to take part in recruitment or networking events on behalf of the company and be part of a union.

You Have

• You will have a minimum of two years of experience working in digital media, content strategy, or audience development. 
• You will exhibit a deep understanding of audience data and analytics and can intuit trends and articulate actionable insights. 
• You are comfortable with social scheduling across platforms like Facebook, X, and Instagram,  and crafting copy that fits HuffPost’s brand voice. 
• You are well-versed in news and lifestyle SEO; familiarity with tools like SEMRush and Google Search Console is a plus. 
• You are fast and precise in breaking news events, while also staying organized as you manage long-term projects.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at applicationhelp@buzzfeed.com. Requests received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.

We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal-opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning Team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more.
• An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary.
• A well-rounded benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, access to mental health platforms, health and wellness discounts, and much more.

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