Temporary Lifestyle Editor

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Knot is looking for a Lifestyle Editor to join a dynamic Editorial team. Reporting to the Sr. Lifestyle Editor, this position will be responsible for writing content on our lifestyle vertical across the following categories: Relationships and Sex, Travel, Home, and Engagement. The Lifestyle Editor will collaborate with content strategists, editors, 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. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces a "we win together" mentality, champions inclusivity, fosters and facilitates team growth, and has a passion for lifestyle content.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Writes about overall lifestyle content relating to the wedding journey, from travel to relationships and everything in between
• Collaborates across teams to align on content and affiliate strategy and creative ideation in order to achieve KPIs.
• Pitches, writes and produces longer lead pieces, content packages and campaigns that ladder up to key business objectives.
• Interview experts and contributors to feature in and inform content
• Follows brand's tone of voice, editorial style guide and best practices
• Stays up to date on industry trends

SUCCESSFUL LIFESTYLE EDITORCANDIDATES HAVE:

• At least 5 years of digital editorial experience focused on lifestyle content
• Superb writing skills, including experience writing for sensitive and high-touch topics; the ability to quickly adopt the style and voice of a brand
• Solid reporting background and with a list of sources, or the ability to relationship-build, across various categories.
• Experience creating affiliate content and knowledge of SEO best practices
• A true team player who can easily work cross-functionally with little oversight
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.
• A thorough approach driven by personal accountability and serious attention to detail
• A passion for keeping your finger on the pulse, as it relates to the lifestyle and/or wedding content.

About Us

At The Knot Worldwide, we believe you are more than a resume and invite you to go for it, take the leap of faith, and apply for this job if it sparks your passion to join TKWW and make a difference

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT YOU:

• You Dream Big. You iterate and experiment to drive innovation.
• You Love Our Users. You keep our global community at the center of everything you do.
• You Do the Right Thing. You strengthen your team through respect, fairness, and inclusion.
• You Hustle Every Day. You favor urgency and own your outcomes.
• You Win Together. People are at the heart of our success and you play as a team.

WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT US:

We believe in a wide range of holistic offerings to support our employees so that they can live our values day in and day out. From mental wellbeing, physical health and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting the Moments that Matter. We offer flexible vacation, generous parental leave and prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.

To facilitate in-person collaboration, we have office spaces in Barcelona, Spain; Boston, MA; Delhi, India; Galway, Ireland; London, England; Madrid, Spain; New York, NY; Omaha, NE; Portland, OR; and Washington, D.C.

We are seeking applicants residing in the Central or Eastern US time zones to facilitate effective communication with the company's headquarters in Chevy Chase, MD.

US Notice: The Knot Worldwide provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, The Knot Worldwide complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The Knot Worldwide expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

About the Team

WHAT WE DO MATTERS:

Here at The Knot Worldwide, we believe in doing work that matters. In more than 16 countries around the world, The Knot Worldwide's leading family of brands-including The Knot, WeddingWire, Bodas, The Bash, The Bump, and more-help people take celebration planning from inspiration to action. When you join our global team, you'll be a part of a diverse group of individuals passionate about serving and enabling our communities to celebrate the moments that make us.

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