Assistant Updates Editor, Performance Content (U.S. Only)

WHAT WE DO MATTERS:

Here at The Knot Worldwide, we believe in doing work that matters. In 16 countries around the world, our leading family of brands (The Knot, WeddingWire, Bodas, Hitched, The Bash, The Bump, and more) inspire, inform, and celebrate our communities as they move through life’s milestones. Our couples and business partners depend on us. They're all in. So are we.

ABOUT THE ROLE AND OUR TEAM:  

As a member of our digital editorial team, the Assistant Updates Editor will be responsible for ideating, writing and producing shoppable content to engage, educate and inspire The Knot Worldwide’s consumer audience during life’s major milestones. We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented editor who is comfortable writing and producing content that will perform across several marketing channels, with a particular emphasis on shoppable product roundups and optimizing market work. We’re looking for someone who will think strategically about how editorial content can drive conversions for our owned and operated e-commerce products as well as third-party partners. Extreme attention to detail, a strong work ethic, the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, a passion for learning new skills, and a positive attitude are all necessities. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write and produce 4-5 updates to existing product roundups a week for theknot.com/content; updates include product replacements and/or additions, as well as copy revisions, proofreading and additional edits based on assignment and brand guidelines

• Audit existing content on TheKnot.com to identify opportunities to update and further optimize articles

• Assist with affiliate link swapping and miscellaneous product update requests

• Conduct keyword research to inform update strategy for copy and market work

• Analyze content metrics and performance, gleaning insights and applying learnings to better inform future content

• Work with other teams and departments to create strategic content opportunities

• Conduct photo research and produce images for publishing

• Stay current on wedding, shopping and media industries

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field. Prior internships or experience working for an online magazine = huge plus 

• Exceptional writing skills; 1-3 years professional experience writing for an online brand or digital publication

• A passion for online shopping and familiarity with major online retailers

• Experience working in a team, as well as experience collaborating cross-functionally with other teams on projects and initiatives 

• An extreme attention to detail 

• Strong commitment to hitting deadlines, accuracy and professionalism

• An understanding of basic SEO best practices and keyword targeting; experience writing search-optimized copy is a big plus

• Ability to multitask, stay organized and adapt in a fast-paced environment

• Creativity with a wealth of fun and new ideas

• An understanding of how different media consumption channels impact and inform content output

• Experience working within a CMS 

• Experience with Parse.ly, Skimlinks, Google Analytics and/or other analytic tools a plus

• Basic knowledge of Photoshop or other photo editing platforms

• A good eye for design, style and trends

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:

The Knot Worldwide offers a unique employee experience and we are deeply proud of our award-winning culture. We offer a full benefits package including options for medical, dental and vision insurance and a 401k with company match. From flexible vacation and generous parental leave benefits to promoting wellness and giving back to our community, we believe in happiness above all else—in and out of the office.

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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.

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