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

 

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others. Condé Nast Entertainment was launched in 2011 to develop film, television and premium digital video programming. 

The unit job description listed below includes job duties and responsibilities that are illustrative, not exhaustive, and is designed primarily to ensure proper classification for purposes of this Agreement. The parties acknowledge that the job description does not include every job duty and responsibility of the role, that the job description shall not restrict management’s right to assign new duties or responsibilities to the role, and that any duties or responsibilities listed in the job classification also may be performed by employees in other job classifications, at management’s discretion. The parties also acknowledge that employees in the role may be asked to perform certain operational tasks such as evaluating and/or meeting with candidates for open positions and/or assisting in the training or mentoring of colleagues. 

Staff Writer, Pitchfork 

Staff Writers work between Pitchfork’s News department and other editorial sections. On designated news days, Staff Writer responsibilities include writing, copyediting, fact-checking, scheduling, and posting news stories. On their writing days, staff writers are expected to pitch and contribute stories across sections. Media appearances may be requested due to the nature of work. 

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 

● Monitoring the newsfeed 

● Occasional artist interviews or appearances for video or podcast projects as needed

● This position may include night and weekend shifts 

Skills and Qualifications: 

● Experience writing news, criticism, and longform pieces on quick-turnaround deadline

● 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 

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