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Senior News Editor, Vulture
As the leading independent modern media company, Vox Media ignites conversations and influences culture. Across digital, podcasts, TV, streaming, live events, and print, we tell stories that affect our audience's daily lives and entertain as much as they inform. Vox Media has been named one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Companies in Media,” an Inc. “Company of the Year,” Digiday’s “Best Company for Parents,” and one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign.
VIBE is looking for a Senior Music Editor
VIBE is looking to add an exceptional Senior Music Editor to its growing team. We are seeking a seasoned Senior Music Editor who has a deep knowledge of music, specifically the genres of hip-hop and R&B. This exceptional writer has a have a passion for the genres’ global impact and influence on other styles of music. They stay ahead of the curve on trends, talent, and hot topics while being able to build the bridge between hip-hop and R&B’s past, present, and future.
This individual’s mission will be to convey the stories that need to be told by way of analyzing, critiquing, educating, and informing our audience. The full-time role will be based in the New York City area. Editor will report to the Executive Editor and Editor-in-Chief.
Responsibilities:
- Edit original features—cover stories, lists, profiles, reported pieces, and reviews
- Write accurate and concise music-related news articles as needed
- Develop and oversee original stories based on music events, music news and music releases
- Spearhead ideation of original content around hip-hop culture and related topics
- Commission freelance contributors, staff writers and reporters for big lists and features
- Utilize investigative reporting skills and network to break news and secure exclusives
- Occasionally conduct interviews with subjects in and connected to the hip-hop/R&B space
- Collaborate with VIBE’s editorial, marketing/sales, social, and video teams on original and branded content projects
- Represent the brand at music industry conferences, events, and on press/media platforms
Requirements:
- 6+ years of experience as a writer and editor
- Strong relationships and contacts within the music industry
- Possesses an affinity for developing and executing a story idea, from start to finish
- Solid familiarity with VIBE’s history in the coverage of hip-hop and R&B is preferred
- Background in reporting and writing in a breaking news environment a plus
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