People Inc. · 1 day ago
Assistant Editor, News & Social Platforms
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$25/hr - $30.70/hr
2+ years expPeople Inc. is a company that values culinary curiosity and engaging writing. They are seeking an Assistant Editor to publish culinary content under tight deadlines while supporting social media initiatives to enhance their brand presence.
AdvertisingCommunitiesContentDigital MediaE-CommerceEducationInternetInternet of ThingsPublishing
Responsibilities
Lead a high‑velocity daily cadence of timely stories—news, product taste tests, seasonal recipe roundups—that drive sessions and reinforce our editorial standards
Pitch, report, write, and edit with speed and precision, applying rigorous research and skeptical inquiry to culinary, scientific, cultural, and historical topics
Package stories for news‑forward distribution (e.g., Google Discover, Apple News, newsletters) with sharp headlines and clean, publication-ready copy
Track data and signals (performance metrics, industry announcements, trendlines, recalls, food-related health news, seasonality) to surface and prioritize opportunities
Collaborate with our Growth team for rapid iteration on titles, images, and timing, using data to inform editorial judgment
Oversee ongoing product taste tests, including research, shopping, test‑day logistics, data collection, writing, and/or editing
Create great ideas around both article and social franchise development
Plan and schedule a consistent, creative slate on various platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Threads
Write crisp, on-brand, platform‑native copy (hooks, captions, overlays, CTAs) and adapt site reporting into carousels, reels/shorts, and stories
Produce scrappy, phone-shot video (clean framing, lighting, audio; quick edits and subtitles) and build lightweight templates for repeatable series
Run structured experiments (first‑frame hooks, cover tests, cadence) and document learnings into reusable playbooks; share insights with editorial and growth
Engage thoughtfully with the audience in comments/DMs and help surface feedback, tips, and community trends for coverage
Collaborate closely with growth, newsletter, commerce, social, and other support teams
Create and maintain concise templates (repeatable article franchises, assignment briefs, caption frameworks, video formats) that increase output while protecting quality and voice
Identify on‑brand opportunities to expand into new content areas and emerging platforms; propose hypotheses and run focused tests
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
2+ years in fast‑turn digital editorial roles, ideally in food media
Experience or an eagerness to learn programming of brand or personal social handles, and comfort with phone‑first video workflows
Exceptional reporting, writing, and line‑editing skills; strong headline instincts; and a knack for packaging stories for news‑driving platforms
Culinary and scientific literacy and a commitment to evidence‑based, well‑sourced coverage
Digital instincts and speed with accuracy; ability to juggle multiple assignments and hit ambitious weekly targets
A self‑starting, accountable work style—resourceful, quick to learn, responsive to feedback, and steady amid change
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 401K savings plan with a company match program
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
Company
People Inc.
People Inc. is a digital media company that specializes in research, technology, finance, operations, and consumer services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2012-08-26Acquired
1998-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Neil Vogel
Chief Executive Officer
Nabil Ahmad
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-12-12
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