[Hiring] Staff Writer @The Shade Room

Role Description

Reporting to the Director, Editorial and TSR Teens Content, the Weekends & Evenings Staff Writer, theshaderoom.com is responsible for creating multiple quick-turnaround stories a day, while also working on longer-lead projects, and helping the team meet daily content frequency goals. This role requires great news judgment from someone who loves and gets Black people and culture across the diaspora, and can work fast without sacrificing quality, accuracy, or personality.

Schedule:

• Wednesday: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm PT
• Thursday: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm PT
• Friday: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm PT
• Saturday: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm PT
• Sunday: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm PT

What you'll do:

• Write, develop, edit, and publish stories for theshaderoom.com.
• React quickly to breaking news and develop stories based on factual information received.
• Conduct research on assigned topics.
• Fact-check and research viral stories to ensure accuracy.
• Stay abreast on current trending topics that connect with The Shade Room audience and create stories based on trends.
• Attend meetings to delegate tasks.
• Contribute creative and engaging ideas to brainstorm sessions with theshaderoom.com team.
• Ensure all-around consistency (style, fonts, images, and tone) on the website.
• Stay up to date on the latest industry trends, software, and digital media compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Great news judgement from someone who loves and gets Black culture across the diaspora.
• The ability to self-edit work.
• Understanding of SEO best practices.
• The ability to make corrections based on notes given.
• A creative writer with the ability to write in a witty, fun and trendy tone to appeal to The Shade Room demographic of 18 – 41 years old.
• Impeccable attention to detail, solid organizational skills, highly motivated, and results driven.
• The ability to work in a quick-turnaround environment without sacrificing quality, accuracy or personality.
• Experience with popular social media platforms and trends.
• Relationship management: networking skills with the ability to cultivate strong professional relationships with internal and external partners.
• Flexibility in managing multiple responsibilities and assignments simultaneously; ability to meet deadlines; experience managing both urgent, short-term projects and complex, longer-term projects.
• Ability to work holidays as scheduled.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Legal right to work in the US.

Requirements

• BA in Journalism, English, Communications, or related field preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 2+ years of professional journalism, communications or social media experience creating content, preferably for a high-output and trusted media brand.
• Experience using WordPress, Photoshop and/or other photo editing tools.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision – Because your health comes first.
• Life Insurance – Peace of mind, covered.
• 401(k) + Company Match – Build your future while building Black culture.
• Paid Time Off & Sick Time – Work hard, rest harder.

We’re a team that works smart, supports each other, and actually enjoys what we do. Does this sound like you? We might just be your next favorite place to work.

Compensation & Location

Pay range will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications. This is a full-time (40 hours), non-exempt, remote position. Candidates must be based in Los Angeles, CA.