Assistant Editor, Library [Remote]

<p> Job Title<br /> Assistant Editor, Library<br /> <br /> People Inc.'s Food Group - home to Allrecipes, EatingWell, Simply Recipes, Serious Eats, and Food & Wine - is seeking a Library Assistant Editor to support the ongoing updates, optimization, and quality assurance of our evergreen library content. This position focuses on ensuring the accuracy, freshness, and search visibility of articles across our portfolio of leading food brands.<br /> The ideal candidate will have a strong editorial background, a sharp eye for detail, a working understanding of SEO best practices, and is proficient with AI tools. This is a remote position and may require occasional travel for team meetings or brand events.<br /> People Inc. is the largest print and digital publisher in America. Nearly 200 million people trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc.'s over 40 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Allrecipes, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living.<br /> About The Positions Contributions:<br /> Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results<br /> - 40% - Evergreen Content Maintenance - Update and optimize existing articles to ensure accuracy, freshness, and alignment with SEO and editorial best practices across all food brands. Conduct routine library audits and implement updates for seasonal relevance, product accuracy, and brand voice.<br /> - 25% - Cross-Brand Collaboration - Partner with brand editorial leads, SEO, and analytics teams to identify content opportunities and implement improvements. Support distribution efforts (social, newsletters, and special content packages) by resurfacing high-performing evergreen stories.<br /> - 20% - Performance Monitoring - Track content performance metrics to assess update impact and identify optimization opportunities. Provide feedback and recommendations based on performance data and audience trends.<br /> - 15% - Editorial Support & Special Projects - Contribute to cross-brand initiatives, refresh campaigns, and library clean-up projects. Support seasonal, sponsored, or thematic editorial packages by identifying and preparing relevant evergreen content.<br /> The Role's Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:<br /> <br /> Education:<br /> - Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field, or equivalent experience.<br /> <br /> Experience & Skills:<br /> - 1-2 years of experience in digital media or online publishing, ideally at a food, lifestyle, or service-driven publication.<br /> - Proven ability to edit and update content for accuracy, clarity, and SEO performance.<br /> - Experience with content management systems.<br /> - Familiarity with analytics tools (Google Analytics, Looker, or similar).<br /> - Proficiency with AI-powered Tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc)<br /> - Strong understanding of digital publishing best practices, including formatting, linking, and metadata optimization.<br /> - Collaborative, detail-oriented, and organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.<br /> Preferred (but not required):<br /> - Experience working across multiple brands or verticals.<br /> - Culinary or food writing background (professional or personal)<br /> % Travel Required (Approximate): 5%<br /> It is the policy of People Inc. 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 hr@people.inc.<br /> <br /> Pay Range<br /> Hourly: New York: $25.00 - $30.70 Remote: $20.00 - $25.00<br /> <p id='jobcode'>Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ve7kn0-172-69-70-47-42 in your application.</p> </p>

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