Pet Editor
(Work Remotely from the US)
Rover
Job Description:
Did you see “Pet Editor” and think, “OMG yes—sign me up”? Then you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re a dog person or a cat person (no judgement here), you have an indefatigable desire to research, write, edit, and optimize articles that inspire people to be the best pet parents possible.
We’re looking for someone to own several verticals in The Dog People—Rover’s popular media outlet—as a part-time editor, responsible for creating and publishing articles. This role includes SEO optimization and research; writing and copy-editing; working with freelancers; and driving key business goals.
We’re looking for an editor who balances a keen sense of voice with a love of data: You’re fired up to dig into the numbers and optimize your articles to tell high-impact stories. Being responsible for your goals and metrics will inspire you.
You’re a skilled editor who knows how to shape ideas into highly-engaging and super-informational stories that educate and delight. The ideal candidate has extensive experience writing and editing for online publications, particularly pet or lifestyle outlets. You’ll need excellent research skills, impeccable proofreading abilities, and a strong grasp of voice and tone. An exceptional attention to detail, from voice to grammar, is key. Editors should feel comfortable with WordPress and have basic/foundational knowledge of HTML and image formatting.
But you already knew you’d have to be a fierce editor, right? Rover’s publishing team walks the line between celebrating the wonderful weirdness of dogs (#CorgiButts4Ever) and obsessing over results (#Metrics). Here are some skills that’ll set you apart and help you succeed at Rover:
Job Responsibilities:
Exceptional candidates are talented editors with the following strengths:
– Self-directed and accountable
– Exceptional prioritization skills
– Focused on business impact
– Skilled and honest communicators
– Action-oriented and unafraid of ambiguity
If this sounds like you, then please apply! We’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research and build editorial plans for specific content verticals
- Partner across the business on content that serves multiple teams
- Edit, proof, publish, and optimize articles
- Assign articles to freelancers
- Execute SEO best practices
- Adhere to Rover voice and style guidelines
- Collaborate closely with Rover’s Content Strategist
- Support WordPress housekeeping tasks including image optimization
- Weekly reporting on article performance
Job Requirements:
- 2+ years of editorial experience
- 1+ years professional writing experience
- Confident WordPress user
- Excellent written communication
- Extremely detail-oriented
- Strong online research skills
- Ability to edit for voice and tone in addition to checking for errors
- Some SEO knowledge (expertise not necessary)
- College degree or equivalent experience
15–25 hours/week. 6 month contract with possibility of extending. Remote work possible; preference for Seattle-based editors who can work 1+ day on-site in our Belltown office.
This position is based at Rover HQ in Downtown Seattle. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
How To Apply:
Click on the Apply button below to process a job application for this position.
More Information
- Remote Job Location USA
- Salary Offer To be discussed
- Experience Level 1-2-years
- Education Level Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
- Working Hours 15–25 hours/week
- Job Application Via Custom Application Page
