ABOUT THE ROLE AND OUR TEAM:
The Knot is looking for a Senior Lifestyle Editor to join a dynamic Editorial team. This role will shape the dialogue across platforms around all things relationships and sex during the dating, engaged and married journeys.
Reporting to the Executive Editor, the Sr. Lifestyle Editor will be responsible for leading our relationships and sex vertical. This role collaborates with content strategists, editors, writers, and creatives to depict key storytelling opportunities with a user-first mindset. This position thoughtfully approaches all aspects of packaging by bringing themes and concepts to life to move our brand and business forward.
The Senior Editor will be responsible for ideating, writing and producing content across broader thought leadership packages, topically unpacking relationship and sex content. They will be responsible for managing a team of editors.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces a “win win together” mentality, champions inclusivity and team growth and has a passion for relationships content.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Shape the relationship and sexual wellness narrative for The Knot and serve as the brand’s subject matter expert in that space to fuel audience loyalty and drive affiliate revenue. Collaborate across teams to align on content and affiliate strategy, creative ideation and social promotion in order to achieve KPIs. Manage and mentor two direct reports, including providing feedback on pitches, top editing content, seeking opportunity for growth and ensuring goals are met. Pitch, write and produce longer lead pieces, content packages and campaigns across digital platforms that ladder up to key business objectives. Appear in press and video as the brand’s lifestyle expert.SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES HAVE:
8+ years of professional experience writing for an online brand or digital publication. 5+ years of management experience Superb writing and reporting skills, including experience writing for sensitive and high-touch topics. Proven track record of thinking strategically in order to make business-first decisions. Successful experience leading an affiliate strategy and a deep understanding of SEO best practices. A champion of inclusivity and diversity, viewing both as an integral part of editorial content. A seasoned professional who can easily work cross-functionally with little oversight—a true leader and team player. Experience motivating and leading a team of editors and writers to produce their best work on time with accuracy in order to hit goals. Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. Extremely detail-oriented with a commitment to hitting deadlines A passion for pushing creative boundaries and keeping your finger on the pulse, as it relates to the relationship, dating and sexual wellness content space. Media trained and intermediate comfortability on camera with necessary prep work and advanced notice. Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field.