VIBE: Evening & Weekend Writer

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 maintain a 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.

PMC is committed to the health and wellness of our employees. As part of PMC’s paid healthcare plan, the company pays 100% of the monthly health, dental and vision plan premiums for the employee and their family. The total compensation package for this position will include other elements including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits.

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).

As PMC 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.

It’s all About You…

At PMC, your wellness is top of mind. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to nurture you and your loved ones, including pets! Our package includes Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) HSA with an employer contribution, FSA (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), EAP, Life Insurance, 401K with an employer match, Paid Parental Leave, Long-term Disability, generous Paid Time off (PTO), Pet Insurance, and Home & Auto insurance. Our Wellness initiatives rotate yoga, meditation, wellness weeks on a variety of topics, and financial wellness. We continuously elevate our offerings with more, for you.

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.

About PMC:

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate audience of over 300 million globally. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several vital cultural events such as SXSW, LA3C, Life is Beautiful, Latin Music Week and ATX Television Festival. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, PMC believes companies should not only be profitable but also forces for good. PMC is committed to fostering a working environment that is inclusive and responsible, where we value a company culture built on all backgrounds, voices, and experiences. For more information on the company, please visit www.PMC.com