Posted On: January 9, 2019

Journalism Job

Media Organization: Considerable

Company Description

Considerable.com is a NYC based media and tech company dedicated to creating engaging, intelligent, and informative content for Americans who are redefining what it means to grow older. The majority of readers are in their 50s and 60s, but the content is less about a chronological age and more about a stage of life and mindset. We are dedicating to covering the aspirations, challenges and joys of our readers, offering smart, useful, thought-provoking and engaging content in a voice authentic to the audience.  

We offer competitive compensation, generous paid time off, health benefits, and the opportunity to work in a nice modern space alongside a team of people eager to challenge the status quo.

Job Description

Considerable, a new digital media brand for people who are redefining what it means to grow older, is looking for a dynamic, skilled digital editor to join the team. You’ll report directly to the Editorial Director and be responsible for developing stories and content that will help drive traffic and engagement, as well as managing one of our five key verticals and contributing to others.

About the role/what you’ll do:

**Lead the charge on stories and formats that can drive strong traffic growth and reader engagement
**Manage curated content from across the web that is of interest to the Considerable audience
**Create and edit content across one or more of our verticals: Money; Work; Technology; Family & Home; Health & Wellness; and Pursuits (includes Travel, Culture, Style).
**Develop a stable of talented freelance writers; solicit pitches; generate story ideas; assign and, on occasion, write stories
**Work with the Considerable team to help create newsletters and promote the site through social and email channels
**Help develop the style, tone, and voice of the brand
**Provide ongoing guidance on digital best practices, story topics, and angles of coverage; help maintain the overall balance and direction of the brand editorially

About you/you have:

**5+ years of editorial experience at a digital media publication.
**Excellent digital editorial skills: knowledgeable about and experienced with SEO best practices, social media, analytical tools, various content formats, and strategies that help ramp up traffic and reader engagement
**Excellent story sense: an eye for spotting, commissioning, and assigning great stories that serve readers, rack up social shares, and drive conversation
**Experience and expertise covering the topics in one or more of our verticals.
**Experience working with video, slideshows, interactives, and other asset types

To Apply

Applicants should sent an email with a cover letter, resume, and links to relevant work to Editorial Director Diane Harris (diane@considerable.com).