Staff Writer - Pitchfork

Pitchfork is the most trusted voice in music. Over the last 25 years, Pitchfork has defined how music is covered, leading The New York Times to call it “the most prominent brand in online music journalism” and TIME Magazine to recognize it as one of the world’s 50 best websites. In addition to being an ASME-winning publication, Pitchfork has developed a reputation for its live music activations, including the long-running Chicago’s Pitchfork Music Festival and Pitchfork Music Festival Paris. In 2015, Pitchfork was acquired by Condé Nast.# **Job Description**Location:New York, NY**Staff Writer, Pitchfork (News)**Staff Writers work between Pitchfork’s News department and other editorial sections. Ondesignated news days, Staff Writer responsibilities include writing, copyediting, fact-checking,scheduling, and posting news stories. Media appearances may be requested due to the natureof work. This position will primarily be focused on news, with no regularly scheduled writing days. Writingdays will be scheduled on an assignment basis. This position is based in New York City. This is a guild position. **Responsibilities:**● Researching, reporting, writing, and fact-checking news stories● Building and publishing posts in the content management system● Optimizing news posts for SEO● Posting on social media● Gathering and editing images● Handling corrections● Helping to manage the placement of stories on the homepage● Voting and writing for staff lists● Writing album reviews, track reviews, Pitch and Features stories as needed● Monitoring the newsfeed● Occasional artist interviews or appearances for video or podcast projects as needed● This position may include night and weekend shifts● Additional duties as required, or as assigned by manager. **Skills and Qualifications:**● Experience writing news, criticism, and longform pieces on quick-turnaround deadlines● Active follower of current music news● Ability to work independently● Experience working with a content management system for publishing web content● Ability to sustain a high level of care and meticulous attention to detail in a fast-pacedenvironment● Ability to self-motivate, meet deadlines, and take initiative to complete tasks both withinand beyond the scope of duties● Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously and maintain flexibility with shiftingresponsibilities● Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to give andreceive honest and direct feedback● Willingness to be part of a close-knit team and thrive in a collaborative environment● A knowledge of and interest in the history, style, and voice of Pitchfork The expected base salary range for this position is from $75,000k-$103,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.This is a guild position.Wenn Sie an dieser Gelegenheit interessiert sind, bewerben Sie sich bitte unten, und wir werden Ihre Bewerbung So bald wie möglich überprüfen. Sie können Ihren Lebenslauf jederzeit aktualisieren oder ein Anschreiben hochladen, indem Sie auf Ihr Kandidatenprofil zugreifen.***Condé Nast ist ein Arbeitgeber, der Chancengleichheit fördert. Wir bewerten qualifizierte Bewerber ohne Rücksicht auf Rasse, Hautfarbe, Religion, Geschlecht, sexuelle Orientierung, Geschlechtsidentität, nationale Herkunft, Behinderung, Veteranenstatus, Alter, Familienstand und andere gesetzlich geschützte Eigenschaften.***Condé Nast is a global media company home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, AD, Condé Nast Traveler, Vanity Fair, Wired, The New Yorker, Glamour, Allure, Bon Appétit, Self and many more. Headquartered in New York and London, the company produces award-winning journalism, content and entertainment for every platform today and operates in 32 markets worldwide including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, the U.K. and U.S., and Taiwan.At Condé Nast we value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, their skills and contributions. And we recognize the power our brands have to influence and shape culture, catalyze action and help make our world a better place for all.For more information, please visit condenast.com and follow @CondeNast and @CondeNastCareer for Twitter and @condenastcareers for Instagram. #J-18808-Ljbffr