Scripps Networks: Food & Drinks Editor, Knoxville, Tennessee

Scripps Networks, world headquarters for HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Fine Living, Shop At Home and Great American Country (GAC), has an immediate opening for a Food & Drinks Editor in our Knoxville, Tennessee office.

Job Summary:

Creates online original content and supervises freelance staffs to develop original material for websites and newsletters.

Duties and Responsibilities:


Manages daily operations for creation of original content for vertical topics such as Kitchens, Gardening or crafts and is assigned 70% of the time to one topic; may spend up to 30% of the time on other topics.


Writes and edits original content for one or more vertical categories.


Liaises with Network websites, brand, broadband, TV Content, production, marketing/analytics, and other centralized staffs as necessary to develop content and strategy.


Researches and pursues competitive analysis in topic.


Assigns content and design development as necessary.


Supervises full-time, temp and freelance staffs as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


Advanced oral and written communication skills.


Ability to create web content from existing materials as well as create original content.


Knowledge of HTML.


Ability to use web content management tools.


PC skills including Microsoft Office applications.


Knowledge of web technology.


Knowledge of multimedia television development.


Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.


Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.


Organization and time management skills.


Advanced attention to detail.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 3 years experience as a web producer, editor, online publication or equivalent in topic specified. Collaboration with TV networks a plus.

Contact: Please email your resume with a cover letter to: recruiter@scrippsnetworks.com and reference job # 4739-DD

The E.W. Scripps Company, a diversified media concern with interests in newspaper publishing, broadcast television, national television networks, interactive media and television retailing, is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

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