Staff Writer Job at Hiconsumption LLC in Los Angeles

Job Description

Location : Los Angeles, CA

Type : Full Time

Staff Writers are at the heart of the HICONSUMPTION engine, providing enthusiast-driven product reviews, daily snapshot product coverage, features, and in-depth buyer’s guides. You’ll get hands-on with some of the greatest gear on the market, uncovering and sharing what makes these products tick through the HICONSUMPTION lens.

Note : We’re only looking for enthusiasts in specific verticals (outlined below)– people who live and breathe this stuff and are deeply immersed in the culture.

Desired Verticals

Watches

Everyday Carry (EDC) Gear

Tech / Gadgets

Motoring (Automotive / Motorcycles)

Style

Responsibilities

Daily production of gear content which includes product reviews, brand stories, snapshot coverage, features and in-depth buyer’s guides

Writing / editing scripts for our video reviews (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc.)

Daily interfacing with brand partners, vendors, and PR reps to secure products for hands-on coverage including spreadsheet management to track incoming / outgoing packages

Performing in-depth research to discover to the best gear within specified verticals, and providing extensive review coverage

Participating in review photoshoots in our LA studio

Scour the web on a daily basis for the best gear – well-designed, utilitarian gear that fuses form and function

Pitching and writing engaging content that is designed to be digested and shared in a world consumed by social media

Strategize with team on larger editorial pieces to help make HICONSUMPTION the best gear destination on the web

Copy editing and fact checking

Requirements

Passion for well-designed, well-built gear – above all else. We are looking for experts and enthusiasts within our main verticals

Excellent grammar skills with a diverse vocabulary and proficient at spelling

The ability to perform in-depth research on anything men’s gear related – with a special emphasis on your desired vertical

Self starter who’s comfortable tackling tasks with minimal oversight

Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable receiving constructive criticism

Loves working in a team environment, but comfortable working independently

Must meet deadlines and have strong prioritization & time management skills

Experience multitasking and tracking several projects simultaneously

Strong, creative eye for images that will tell the story and visually sell on social media

Witty and quick to develop enticing article headlines

Strong attention to detail

Must be proficient in G Suite (Sheets, Docs, Gmail, etc.) with an emphasis on spreadsheets

Asana, Slack, and Photoshop skills are a plus

WordPress (or similar CMS) experience is a plus

Bachelor’s Degree required

Previous review writing / editorial experience preferred

How To Apply

Please send your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile link tojobs@hiconsumption.com with the subject heading : “Staff Writer.” Your email should also include :

A brief introduction of yourself and why you’re the perfect fit for the role

A quick background of your vertical expertise (watches, everyday carry gear, etc)

Links to writing samples on a topic HICONSUMPTION would cover

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