Staff Writer Job at Nashville Public Radio in New York

About Totei

Launching soon, Totei is a digital magazine devoted to sparking inspiration by deepening understanding of artistic craftsmanship. Through vivid storytelling and high-quality multimedia journalism, Totei shines a light on the processes, philosophies, and practices of the world’s most compelling creative individuals — from visionary designers and craftspeople to iconoclastic artists and cultural thinkers.

The Role

Totei is looking for a Staff Writer to work on a wide range of copy, from profiles to weekly formats to social media. In this foundational role, you will work closely with the Senior Editor and Editor-in-Chief to help shape the tone, quality, and originality of Totei’s editorial output.

The ideal candidate will have a deep interest in and omnivorous knowledge of a broad range of culture and arts, and a facility with new forms of media. This is a rare opportunity to join a publication at its inception, where your ideas will matter and your voice can help define a new approach to cultural journalism.

Responsibilities

Story Creation & Editorial Development

• Report and write deeply researched stories, interviews, and profiles that align with Totei’s editorial mission
• Develop and execute regular editorial formats (e.g. news roundups, curated recommendations, or thematic dispatches)
• Pitch original, thoughtful story ideas that blend cultural insight with aesthetic curiosity

Publishing & Content Strategy

• Lead creation and delivery of Totei’s bi-weekly email newsletter, including original copywriting and story curation.
• Assist in developing and maintaining editorial calendars, ensuring timely and consistent publishing across channels.
• Work closely with the Social Media Editor to draft, refine, and optimize compelling copy for Instagram, X, and other platforms

Voice & Brand

• Contribute to crafting and refining Totei’s tone across all public-facing text — including site copy, story packaging, section headers, and emerging brand touchpoints
• Support the experimentation of new storytelling formats that reflect Totei’s creative spirit
• Serve as a scout and tastemaker by staying on top of cultural developments, emerging creators, exhibitions, launches, and key conversations in the creative world

Qualifications:

Basic qualifications

• 1+ years of experience writing for editorial publications, ideally with a focus on arts, design, craft, or broader cultural subjects.
• Demonstrated ability to write with depth, clarity, and originality across various editorial formats — from feature-length profiles to short-form blurbs
• Strong interview skills and a genuine curiosity for people, process, and philosophy
• Solid editorial judgment and the ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment

Preferred qualifications

• A personal passion for design, craftsmanship, and artistic process — across disciplines such as architecture, fashion, interiors, objects, or visual art.
• Familiarity with or interest in multimedia journalism and new storytelling tools (e.g. audio, video, interactive visuals)
• Comfort working in early-stage or startup media environments where roles evolve and initiative is valued
• Experience collaborating with editors, designers, or photographers on digital content packages

To apply, send the following to careers@totei.com with the subject “Staff Writer - [Your Name]:

• Your résumé
• 2-5 links / PDFs that best represent your range as a writer
• Cover letter optional

Salary Range: $70,000-$100,000

Totei is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.