Vibe: Evening & Weekend Writer

Job Description

VIBE is looking to add a full-time Evening and Weekend Writer to its expanding news and editorial team. Since the early '90s, VIBE has been an authoritative voice, celebrating and reporting on the Black experience and its multi-cultural impact on Music, TV/Film, Fashion, Lifestyle, and more. VIBE is about the message, the mood, and the movement that informs and inspires the masses.

We are seeking a strong writer who will find the pulse of must-read stories and viral moments in entertainment and trending events. This highly motivated, self-starter has sound editorial judgment, a flair for storytelling, and a deep knowledge of Black culture. They also see opportunities to spark online conversation around topics that impact and matter to our audience.

The full-time Evening and Weekend Writer must be based in the New York City or Los Angeles area. This fully remote writer will report to the News Editor.

What You'll Do:
• Identify trending topics and/or viral moments in Black culture, entertainment, and more
• 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
• Consistently and dependently maintain a consistently high editorial standard while delivering exceptional and informative content to our audience
• Work from Wednesdays through Sundays, with occasional special events coverage

Qualifications:
• 2+ years of experience as an editor and news writer
• An active social media user who enjoys staying on top of entertainment news
• A strong understanding of breaking news protocol and SEO best practices
• A solid understanding of the Associated Press Stylebook and WordPress
• Familiarity with Canva and/or Photoshop is a plus

Typical Salary: 65K Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

About VIBE:

Founded by Quincy Jones in 1992, VIBE is a music, entertainment, fashion, and lifestyle platform that tackles topics within the urban community while pushing the conversation and cultural needle forward. With a diverse, global audience and a 28-year-plus legacy, VIBE stands as one of the leading and credible voices featuring expertly written and curated editorial within the media industry.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmb2jv-3-137-169-14-42 in your application.