US Senior Writer

Senior Writer, Mail+

Location: dmg::media Head Office – New York, NY 10003

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 depending on experience

Position: Permanent

Job Introduction

DailyMail.com is seeking an experienced features writer to join the newly constituted Mail+ team in our New York City office. This is an in-office position and a 9-hour shift Monday to Friday but applicants must be willing to work flexible hours and shifts as news arises.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Speedily writing 1000-1400 word articles (subject matters will cover celebrity, crime, health, politics and other news-driven topics)
• Regularly pitching exposés, interviews and traditional feature ideas
• Working with photo editors to compose images to illustrate articles
• Building articles in a content management system

We are seeking a professional with the following experience:

• At least 3-5 years working as a feature writer at a newspaper, news website or magazine
• Knowledge of the com brand, editorial voice and audience
• Specific experience covering crime, celebrity, showbiz and/or politics is a plus
• Knowledge of online research tools

The application should include a short cover letter explaining why you believe you'd be successful in this role and three published pieces that demonstrate your range as a feature writer.