Condé Nast is hiring : News Director, Pitchfork in New York

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.

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