Assistant Digital Editor (Contract)
Location: Knoxville, TN (Hybrid schedule to be confirmed)
4-Month Contract
We’re seeking an Assistant Digital Editor with a passion for digital storytelling, editorial strategy, and food/home lifestyle content. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced digital publishing environment and has experience creating content that drives engagement and audience growth.
What You’ll Do
- Pitch, write, and edit engaging digital articles across food, home, and commerce content verticals
- Support editors with content creation, updates, optimization, and editorial production
- Use research, analytics, and performance data to inform content programming and optimization strategies
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Editorial, SEO, Commerce, and Newsletter teams
- Help maintain and evolve content aligned with brand voice and audience interests
- Take on new editorial projects and support shifting priorities as needed
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience
- Experience in digital media, web publishing, lifestyle/entertainment media, or related industries
- Strong writing and editing skills with an understanding of editorial voice and content strategy
- Knowledge of food, home, and commerce content trends
- Familiarity with CMS platforms and digital publishing workflows
- Experience using SEO and analytics tools to evaluate content performance and optimize strategy
- Strong research, copy editing, and proofreading skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and adapt in a fast-moving environment
Preferred Background
- Experience with mobile, social, and emerging content platforms
- Data-driven editorial mindset with a strong understanding of audience growth
- Comfortable working across multiple projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams
