Senior Digital Editor, FHM

The Digital Editorial Department at The Family Handyman is seeking a Sr. Digital Editor (Family Handyman Digital) to join our team!

Over the past 70 years, Family Handyman has become known as the go-to authority for all things home improvement. Our magazine is the fourth largest men's magazine brand in the country, and our website is visited by millions of homeowners each month, nearly half of whom are women. Readers come to us for projects, hacks & tips, product recommendations, inspiration and so much more.

Our staff is comprised of talented content creators, editors, story tellers, videographers and creatives. We'd love to fill the Senior Digital Editor role with a candidate who is comfortable and confident working in both a highly collaborative as well as self-starting environment. In this role you'll become a part of the digital editorial team, reporting directly to the Executive Editor. On a day-to-day basis you'll collaborate with the analytics, search, video, photo and editorial teams. Our culture is strong, and getting stronger by the day.

This full - time position will be eligible for our full benefits package, paid vacation time and more.

Responsibilities:

• Pitch content ideas in weekly editorial meetings and write 3-4 pieces of content weekly.
• Manage and mentor three associate and assistant editors on the team.
• Implement eCommerce content creation efforts, including assigning pieces and monitoring quality and quantity.
• Assist with content creation/distribution efforts around Handyman Pro, our pro content offering for residential construction business owners and industry leaders.
• Use SEO best practices to create all content.
• Track and report site analytics (traffic, engagement, revenue) with the goal of identifying high and low-performing content and informing content strategies based on data.
• Create Native article content as directed.
• Fulfill on-the-fly content requests from partners, affiliate team, social, etc.
• Assign freelance content aligned with content goals weekly.
• Top edit all content and publish to site.
• Stay apprised of DIY trends, and understand what content our competitors are producing.
• Support editorial strategy with a full understanding of editorial integrity, brand, voice, shareability and engagement, as well as knowledge of data-driven content principles and newsletter trends.

Qualifications:

• 8-10 years writing and/or editing in a digital editorial environment
• Significant experience working with Adobe and/or Google Analytics
• Experience working with WordPress
• Significant knowledge of SEO strategy and tools, including SEMRush or Conductor
• Possess the ability to communicate brand and channel knowledge, regularly providing feedback and offering suggestions
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Must have strong capabilities when it comes to multitasking
• Flawless spelling, grammar, and usage in your writing
• Understanding of the Family Handyman audience and voice
• DIY experience a big plus

ABOUT THE TEAM:

Our staff is comprised of talented content creators, editors, story tellers, videographers and creatives. We'd love to fill the editor role with a candidate who is comfortable and confident working in both a highly collaborative as well as self-starting, autonomous environment. In this role, you'll be a key part of the Family Handyman digital editorial team, while collaborating on a day-to-day basis with the analytics, search, eCommerce and editorial teams across Trusted Media Brands.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Trusted Media Brands, Inc., a media and direct marketing company, connects consumers through compelling content. We build uplifting communities and provide products and services that bring passions to life.

We are home to some of the best-known media brands in the United States, reaching a uniquely engaged audience across multiple digital platforms, social media, magazines, books, music, and events. Our brands include: Taste of Home, the world's largest circulation food media brand; Reader's Digest ; Family Handyman, America's leading source for DIY; The Healthy, a digital only property which provides real, science-backed answers for your most important health questions and problems; a suite of highly targeted brands including Birds & Blooms, Country, Country Woman, Farm & Ranch Living and Reminisce .

Authentic. Empowering. Uplifting. These words describe our content and the communities they create. Content that brings friends and families together through common passions and pastimes. Communities that inspire sharing of heart-warming stories, laugh-out-loud jokes, practical solutions for everyday living, tasty recipes, satisfying projects and captivating photos.

We treasure our role in fostering real human connections and strive every day to find creative, inspiring ways to deepen our customer bonds.