Music Editor

Job Description

The Hollywood Reporter is seeking an experienced, dedicated and deeply connected Music Editor to lead music coverage across its print and digital platforms. This is a demanding full-time role within a fast-paced newsroom requiring exceptional journalistic instincts, strong industry expertise, and a tireless commitment to breaking news, enterprise reporting and stories that touch on culture, business and the craft of music.

Key Responsibilities:
• Industry Coverage: Deliver comprehensive and authoritative coverage of the music business, with a focus on industry trends and analysis, the economics of making and marketing music and financial and tech news as it relates to the business of record labels, publishing, talent agencies, music streaming platforms, songwriters and producers. Work with freelance contributors to identify, assign and edit articles related to music and the industry
• Breaking News: Maintain an ear to the ground, leveraging deep industry sources to consistently deliver scoops, exclusives and timely reporting
• Crossover Reporting: Explore and report on the intersection of music with film, television and media, offering unique insights into how music is used across entertainment platforms
• Event Coverage: Attend and report on music events, concerts, conferences and award shows including the Grammys, providing insightful on-the-ground reporting and standout features
• Enterprise Reporting: Craft in-depth features, profiles and investigative pieces on key topics, players and moments shaping the music industry
• Content Creation: Write and post high-quality content quickly and effectively for The Hollywood Reporter website, while also contributing regularly to the print magazine's news, features and awards sections
• Collaboration: Work closely with The Hollywood Reporter editorial team to execute evocative, cohesive features, including cover packages
• Audience Engagement: Develop content that appeals to both industry professionals and general readers, balancing insider knowledge with accessibility

Qualifications:
• Proven track record as a music journalist or editor with deep industry connections
• Extensive knowledge of the music business, consumer trends, music history, and its crossover into film, television and other media
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce clear, engaging and accurate articles under tight deadlines
• Experience covering live events, award shows or tentpole industry moments
• Ability to thrive in a 24-hour news cycle and commit fully to a fast-paced role
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills to balance daily and weekly contributions across digital and print platforms
• A passion for entertainment journalism and a desire to grow within one of the industry's most respected publications

As THR values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.

Typical wage range: $90k - $100k. 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 total compensation package for this position will also include other elements, a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits.

PMC is committed to the health and wellness of our employees. As part of our company-wide rollout of PMC's paid healthcare plan, for this role the company pays 100% of the monthly health, dental and vision plan premiums for the employee and their family. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

If hired, employee will be in an ''at-will position'' and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

About The Hollywood Reporter:

The Hollywood Reporter provides unparalleled access to and intelligence about the business of the entertainment industry, as well as the people and the culture behind it. THR is an urgent and timely blend of rigorous breaking news, analysis, investigative reporting, insightful features, as well as lively design and elegant, creative photography across multiple platforms - a high-octane 24/7 website, a luxurious weekly print magazine, video series, podcasts, exclusive events and robust social media accounts. THR sets the entertainment agenda, elevating and broadening the style and substance of the Hollywood conversation.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3p6bn-3-138-134-149-42 in your application.