Oct 03, 2022

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Rolling Stone Looking For Staff Writer For News Department

Expertise in music — especially hip-hop, Latin, and pop — is strongly preferred as is a willingness to track down sources, dig through public records, and follow digital trails for stories. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of writing and reporting experience, and be able to write sensitively and smartly on stories of interest to diverse communities. This candidate must also be able to turn out stories quickly, accurately, and with style on pop culture, true crime, politics, and more. This job is fast-paced, and this reporter will be responsible for multiple stories per day, though there will be ample opportunities for longer projects.

Responsibilities:

Report and write news stories on music, entertainment, crime, politics, and more
Advance the stories of the day, unearthing new details, fresh angles, and unreported information
Brainstorm ideas with other reporters and editors

Requirements:

3+ years of journalism experience
Proven ability to write crisply and with style on deadline
Strong news judgment
Fluency in digital newsgathering tools and/or public records searches
The ability to juggle several stories and projects at the same time and keep a cool head under pressure
Experience with analytics, and social media management tools.
Basic photo/graphic/video editing skills are a plus.

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Rolling Stone Hiring a Full-Time E-Commerce Editor

The E-Commerce Editor will work closely with Director of Commerce to create an e-commerce strategy and editorial calendar for Rolling Stone, while overseeing a team of in-house writers and freelancers. You’ll also be responsible for publishing daily shoppable listicles, deal posts and reviews, spanning everything from electronics and fashion, to fitness and smart home tech.

The ideal candidate will have experience writing e-commerce content as well as a demonstrated interest in multiple product categories. Experience with affiliate networks, link tracking, SEO tools and data analysis is a major plus.

This prospective editor should be bursting with great pitches for product reviews and roundups that are a perfect fit for the RollingStone.com audience. This person must also have the ability to create snappy copy that incorporates general SEO best practices.

Rolling Stone is looking for a product-obsessed editor with a keen attention to detail who’s deadline-oriented and can create content start-to-finish in CMS.

Responsibilities:

Copy edit and publish 30+ e-commerce stories a week on RollingStone.com
Write and produce 4-5 pieces of shoppable content roundups per week, featuring the latest products in the men's space, ranging from gear to grooming staples
Update existing content ensuring latest product launches and trends are reflected
Track sales and traffic and send weekly e-commerce revenue reports and updates
Create and track product reviews funnel, ensuring writers receive products to review and that reviews are published per embargos and deadlines
Work closely with the editorial team to ensure SEO and editorial best practices are met

Qualifications:

Minimum of 4-5 years of professional experience in digital journalism, preferably in e-commerce
The ability to work independently, extremely detail oriented and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
Successful and current relationships with key PR people in the market a plus
Daily experience working within a CMS (familiarity with WordPress preferred)
Experience with affiliate marketing/affiliate networks
Proficiency with Photoshop or other image editing software a plus

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Rolling Stone Looking For Senior Features Editor

Join the fun, fast-paced, talented team. You’ll be the senior features editor overseeing some of most important long-form journalism — news-breaking narrative non-fiction about politics, true crime, national security, technology, pop culture, and so much more.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record of generating and landing ambitious features, essays, and high-profile interviews for both digital and print. The editor must come with a network of freelance writers and a demonstrated ability to get the most out of those writers. The senior editor must be able to edit and assign stories of interest to diverse communities with sensitivity and intelligence. A willingness to collaborate is a must. So are the abilities to shape features and respond to breaking stories quickly, accurately, and with style.

Responsibilities:

Assign and edit major features, interviews, and more – for both print and digital.
Manage freelance and staff writers tackling some of Rolling Stone’s most ambitious projects.
Track emerging trends for story ideas, with a particularly close eye on politics, tech, true crime, pop culture, international affairs, and more.
Brainstorm coverage ideas with videographers, photographers, and social media specialists — as well as with other reporters and editors.
Serve as a member of Rolling Stone’s senior editorial leadership team.

Requirements:

7+ years experience assigning and editing ambitious long-form journalism.
A proven track record of delivering exclusive and high-quality material on a deadline.
The ability to juggle several stories and projects at the same time and keep a cool head under pressure.
A substantial network of freelance writers.
Experience successfully bringing home stories with complex sourcing, fact-checking, and legal vetting.
A deep sense of what makes a story right for Rolling Stone.
A commitment to collaborating with colleagues at every level of the organization.
NYC preferred, but certain remote locations ok

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Rolling Stone Looking for Editor Overseeing Newsroom During U.S. Overnight

The ideal candidate is able to work independently, has impeccable news judgment, and is able to write and edit sensitively and smartly on stories of interest to diverse communities. This candidate also should be able to analyze social data to identify trends, and respond to breaking stories quickly, accurately, and with style.

Responsibilities:

Report, write, assign, and edit news stories on internet culture, crime, politics, music, and more
Manage, schedule, and post content on social platforms
Write engaging headlines
Brainstorm ideas with other reporters and editors
Communicate and collaborate regularly with Rolling Stone’s news editors and staffers from Rolling Stone international editions

Requirements:

5+ years of journalism experience
Ability to work U.S. overnight hours
Excellent news judgment
Fluency in digital news-gathering tools
The ability to juggle several stories and projects at the same time and keep a cool head under pressure
Experience with analytics, and social media management tools.
Basic photo/graphic/video editing skills are a plus.

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