Condé Nast
Overview
News Director, Pitchfork — Condé Nast Pitchfork is the most trusted voice in music. Pitchfork has defined how music is covered and is part of Condé Nast since its acquisition in 2015. This role plans, oversees, and executes editorial strategy, workflow, and coverage for the News section, and coordinates with editors and departments on features, reviews, and breaking news. Location: New York, NY Responsibilities
Oversee news section strategy, KPIs, and team scheduling alongside senior management Supervise Associate Staff Writers and Staff Writers on designated news days Supervise night and weekend news and manage cross-site publishing during nights and weekends Collaborate with other senior editors and senior management on brand-wide projects Edit features, columns and lists as needed Liaise with senior editors on features or reviews tied to breaking news Assign, research, report, write, edit, and fact-check news stories Build and publish posts in the content management system; optimize news posts for SEO Post on social media and gather/edit images; handle corrections Manage homepage placement of stories; coordinate with other departments, fact-checkers, producers, art, and social media Write and edit for other site sections as needed; occasional artist interviews or appearances for video or podcast projects Skills And Qualifications
Experience writing and editing news on quick-turnaround deadlines At least one year of experience overseeing a team Active follower of current music news Ability to work independently with meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced environment Ability to self-motivate, meet deadlines, and take initiative Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to shifting responsibilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to give and receive direct feedback Willingness to be part of a close-knit, collaborative team Knowledge of and interest in the history, style, and voice of Pitchfork Compensation and Benefits
The expected base salary range for this position is from $105,000-$110,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, and education. Equal Opportunity
Condé Nast is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status, and other legally protected characteristics. What happens next
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile. For more information, please visit condenast.com and follow @CondeNast and @CondeNastCareer on Twitter and @condenastcareers on Instagram.
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News Director, Pitchfork — Condé Nast Pitchfork is the most trusted voice in music. Pitchfork has defined how music is covered and is part of Condé Nast since its acquisition in 2015. This role plans, oversees, and executes editorial strategy, workflow, and coverage for the News section, and coordinates with editors and departments on features, reviews, and breaking news. Location: New York, NY Responsibilities
Oversee news section strategy, KPIs, and team scheduling alongside senior management Supervise Associate Staff Writers and Staff Writers on designated news days Supervise night and weekend news and manage cross-site publishing during nights and weekends Collaborate with other senior editors and senior management on brand-wide projects Edit features, columns and lists as needed Liaise with senior editors on features or reviews tied to breaking news Assign, research, report, write, edit, and fact-check news stories Build and publish posts in the content management system; optimize news posts for SEO Post on social media and gather/edit images; handle corrections Manage homepage placement of stories; coordinate with other departments, fact-checkers, producers, art, and social media Write and edit for other site sections as needed; occasional artist interviews or appearances for video or podcast projects Skills And Qualifications
Experience writing and editing news on quick-turnaround deadlines At least one year of experience overseeing a team Active follower of current music news Ability to work independently with meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced environment Ability to self-motivate, meet deadlines, and take initiative Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to shifting responsibilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to give and receive direct feedback Willingness to be part of a close-knit, collaborative team Knowledge of and interest in the history, style, and voice of Pitchfork Compensation and Benefits
The expected base salary range for this position is from $105,000-$110,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, and education. Equal Opportunity
Condé Nast is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status, and other legally protected characteristics. What happens next
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile. For more information, please visit condenast.com and follow @CondeNast and @CondeNastCareer on Twitter and @condenastcareers on Instagram.
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