ApplyVIBE: Evening & Weekend Writer
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💎 Seniority level: Middle, 2+ years
📍 Location: New York City, Los Angeles
💸 Salary: 65000 USD per year
🔍 Industry: Media and Entertainment
🏢 Company: Penske Media Corp.
🗣️ Languages: English
⏳ Experience: 2+ years
🪄 Skills: Adobe PhotoshopData AnalysisHTMLCSSJavaJavascriptCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsCollaborationSEOWritingEditingWordPress
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience as an editor and news writer.
- Active social media user who stays updated on entertainment news.
- Strong understanding of breaking news protocol and SEO best practices.
- Solid understanding of the Associated Press Stylebook and WordPress.
- Familiarity with Canva and/or Photoshop is a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Identify trending topics and viral moments in Black culture and entertainment.
- Write and self-publish engaging and timely news articles with clean copy and strong headlines.
- Self-edit and review news content for accuracy, errors, verified sources, and relevance.
- Share live articles on VIBE’s Facebook and Twitter accounts.
- Maintain consistently high editorial standards while delivering exceptional content.
- Work Wednesdays through Sundays, including occasional special event coverage.
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