Compensation Overview

Features Writer

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

Salary: $85,000 - $120,000 depending on experience 

Position: Permanent

DailyMail.com is seeking an experienced writer to join the growing Opinion / Features desk in our New York City office.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Writing 1000 – 1400-word articles on subject matter spanning news-driven topics including showbusiness, politics, celebrity, crime, health and other
• Regularly pitching ideas for features, investigations and interviews
• Working with photo editors to compose images to illustrate articles
• Building articles in a content management system

We are seeking professionals with the following experience: 

• At least 3-5 years working as a feature writer at a newspaper, news website, magazine or television news show
• An understanding of the DailyMail.com brand, editorial voice and audience
• Knowledge of online research tools
• Ability to restructure opinion articles is a plus
• Experience covering crime, celebrity, showbiz and / or politics is a plus

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.

Dailymail.com operates a 24/7 newsroom, and all shifts are expected to be worked from the office. Applicants must be willing to work flexible hours.

Benefits: Company scheme includes healthcare, dental, optical, life insurance and 401K
PTO: Standard allowance is 15 days plus one day per every year of service capped at 20 days. Public holidays are not included in this allowance. They are in addition.

About Us

Dailymail.com is the world’s largest English-language newspaper website with more than 200 million monthly unique visitors. Our teams across the globe strive to provide our readers with engaging, fast and rolling news, 24/7, 365 days a year. With more than 360 journalists worldwide, we are seeking individuals who want to join a global media organization with excellent career development opportunities.