Editorial Assistant

Apartment Therapy was originally launched in 2001 by interior designer Maxwell Ryan (nicknamed “The Apartment Therapist”) as a weekly newsletter for clients. We officially became an independently-owned company in 2004, and since then Apartment Therapy Media has grown to become the only media group dedicated to life at home. We are committed to teaching our audience real-life solutions by giving them tools to create happy, healthy homes through our award-winning brands: Apartment Therapy, The Kitchn, Cubby, and Dorm Therapy. Together, our portfolio engages a monthly audience of 47 million users across platforms, while our dedicated team of over 140 professionals collaborates from our sunny New York City office and locations across the U.S. and around the globe.

Apartment Therapy is looking for an Editorial Assistant to join our dynamic team. We are seeking an organized and passionate individual who, under the direction of the executive editor and the Editor in Chief, will provide hands-on assistance with content production for the site and essential support for the growth of the editorial team.

This role is responsible for assisting in the production of stories for the Living and Home teams, including finding pitches, reporting on trending news and product and retailer stories, as well as general research. The Editorial Assistant will also help with various content management and planning tasks. Strong writing and reporting skills, ability to juggle priorities under tight deadlines, and eagerness to collaborate are all musts. The ideal candidate should have a positive attitude and upbeat spirit, and be a team player. A passion for home and lifestyle content is a plus for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with Apartment Therapy editors, assisting with all elements of content production, including research and writing
• Pitch, write, and produce 8-10 trending news stories a week
• Refresh archival SEO content, following best practices for optimization and editorial standards
• Attend daily/weekly/monthly planning and insights meetings with members of Apartment Therapy and Growth Teams
• Provide support on tentpoles and franchises and/or administrative support as needed
• Provide vacation coverage for editors
• Contribute ideas to team brainstorms and pitch sessions
• Assist in managing editorial calendars
• Monitor performance of edit content using Parse.ly
• Attend events as needed

Requirements:

• 1 year experience in digital media and/or publishing (focus on home content a plus)
• Strong writing skills and voice, with the ability to speak to the reader like a friend
• Top-notch organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
• A team player with a desire to collaborate across teams
• An astute awareness of internet trends, pop culture, and the cultural zeitgeist, especially as it relates to home and lifestyle
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and quickly shift in the face of new information and under tight deadlines
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced digital environment
• Ability to work within technical systems/content management systems (CMS)

Salary Range: $60,000 annually

The above represents the expected salary range for this role. Ultimately, compensation is determined by level of experience, location, and other job-related factors.

Apartment Therapy Media is an equal opportunity employer that works to foster diversity and inclusion. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, gender identity, orientation, religion, parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.