News Director, Pitchfork The News Director plans, oversees, and executes editorial strategy, workflow, and coverage for the News section. They also manage cross-site publishing during nights and weekends and liaise with senior editors on features or reviews assigning and editing tied to breaking news. They manage the placement of stories on the homepage, prepare News stories in the CMS, oversee social media posts for the News section, and manage schedules to ensure coverage. The News Director coordinates with editors in their own and other departments, and with fact-checkers, producers, art, and social media. News Directors supervise Associate Staff Writers and Staff Writers on designated news days. Media appearances may be requested due to the nature of work.

Responsibilities

Overseeing news section strategy, KPIs, and team scheduling alongside senior management

Supervising Associate Staff Writers, as well as Staff Writers on designated news days

Supervising night/weekend news

Managing cross-site publishing during nights and weekends

Working with other senior editors and senior management on brand-wide projects

Editing features, columns and lists as needed

Liaising with senior editors on features or reviews assigning/editing tied to breaking news

Assigning, researching, reporting, writing, editing, and fact-checking news stories

Building and publishing posts in the content management system

Optimizing news posts for SEO

Posting on social media

Gathering and editing images

Handling corrections

Managing the placement of stories on the homepage

Coordinating with other departments, fact-checkers, producers, art, and social media

Voting and writing for staff lists

Writing and editing for other site sections as needed

Occasional artist interviews or appearances for video or podcast projects as needed

Skills and Qualifications

Experience writing and editing news on quick-turnaround deadline

At least one year experience overseeing a team

Active follower of current music news

Ability to work independently

Experience working with a content management system for publishing web content

Ability to sustain a high level of care and meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

Ability to self-motivate, meet deadlines, and take initiative to complete tasks both within and beyond the scope of duties

Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously and maintain flexibility with shifting responsibilities

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to give and receive honest and direct feedback

Willingness to be part of a close-knit team and thrive in a collaborative environment

A knowledge of and interest in the history, style, and voice of Pitchfork

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.

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 but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

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.

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