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 worlds 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 Chicagos 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 Pitchforks News department and other editorial sections. On designated news days, Staff Writer responsibilities include writing, copyediting, fact-checking, scheduling, and posting news stories. Media appearances may be requested due to the nature of work. This position will primarily be focused on news, with no regularly scheduled writing days. Writing days 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-paced environment Ability to self-motivate, meet deadlines, and take initiative to complete tasks both within and beyond the scope of duties Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously and maintain flexibility with shifting responsibilities Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to give and receive 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. What happens next? If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile. Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics. 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.
