US Features Writer

Feature Writers, US Daily Mail

Location: New York, NY

The US Daily Mail is seeking experienced and dynamic writers to join the growing Opinion / Features desk in our New York City office. This role requires journalists who are buzzing with great story ideas on a daily basis and who have ability to shape provocative, engaging, and agenda-setting features that resonate with our broad readership.

Key Responsibilities:

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Writing compelling longform features (generally 1,200 words+), primarily aimed at our Mail Plus subscribers, with an emphasis on human interest content across showbusiness, politics, celebrity, crime, health and other topics

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Regularly pitching exclusive ideas for features, investigations and interviews

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Identifying trends and subject matters of interest to our loyal readership

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Working with photo editors to source images to illustrate articles

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Building stories in the content management system

Qualifications

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At least 3-5 years working as a feature writer at a newspaper, news website, magazine or television news show.

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A clear understanding of the DailyMail.com brand, editorial voice and audience.

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Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for argument, structure, tone, and narrative.

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Strong news judgment and familiarity with a wide range of political and cultural viewpoints.

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An ability and willingness to create engaging content across multiple platforms, using a variety of digital media tools and techniques, including recording video and audio.

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Engaging with viewers, readers and listeners on our platforms and through social media

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Adhering to ethical journalism standards and regulations

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Ability to juggle multiple deadlines under pressure.

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A flair for headlines and a sharp sense of what gets people talking.

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Can adapt to evolving priorities with a self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to results and collaboration.

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Comfortable working with analytics tools and audience data to guide editorial decisions.

These are in-office positions, based in New York City and, when not travelling on stories, will require attendance in the office five days a week.

Salary range - $90,000-$140,000 DOE

Benefits: Healthcare, dental, optical, life insurance and 401K

Please 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.