Associate Editor, PEOPLE, SEO/Evergreen

November 9, 2026

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Associate Editor, PEOPLE, SEO/EvergreenJob SummaryPEOPLE is seeking an Associate Editor to join our digital Evergreen team. The role involves assigning and editing search‑driven content across our verticals—including entertainment, royalty, lifestyle, crime, human interest, and political stories—while staying attuned to breaking news and emerging trends. The editor should be able to handle 3–5 edits per day, manage freelance writers, use SEO tools to find and brainstorm new content, and collaborate on cross‑department projects. The position is hybrid (in‑office with up to two remote days per week).Essential Job Functions75% Edit and publish content, ensuring adherence to PEOPLE’s style guide, accuracy, and SEO optimization.20% Ideate, pitch, and assign new content to in‑house and freelance writers.5% Write new content.Minimum QualificationsEducation: BA or BS (or equivalent experience).Experience: 2–3 years with an entertainment/celebrity news publication or related lifestyle space.Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Strong writing and editing skills with impeccable journalistic standards.Ability to respond quickly to breaking news and identify SEO or evergreen angles.Demonstrated understanding of SEO and analytics.Demonstrated knowledge of entertainment and pop culture.Detail‑oriented, organized, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment.Travel required: 0%EEO StatementIt is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity 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. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing hr@people.inc.E‑Verify ProgramThe Company participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E‑Verify program, please visit and BenefitsSalary: New York $67,000.00 – $68,000.00. The pay range represents the anticipated low and high end for this position and may change over time. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. The range is one component of People Inc.’s total compensation, which may include annual bonuses and short‑ and long‑term incentives.Benefits: medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short‑term and long‑term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401(k) savings plan with company match, 10–12 paid holidays annually, generous paid parental leave (birthing and non‑birthing parents), pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance. Benefits and eligibility may vary by employment location.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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