Album Reviewer-Rock

Mxdwn; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MXDWN in Santa Monica is seeking a rock‑minded album reviewer to join our team. You’ll get first listen to new releases and craft insightful pieces that engage readers with your unique perspective.

The role emphasizes timely, thoughtful writing on rock genres from post-rock to indie, delivering clear, compelling reviews under deadline and contributing to our daily music coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Music, or English preferred but not required.
• Passion for writing creatively and thoughtfully about music.

Responsibilities

• Cover assignments under deadline.
• Provide a unique and enlightening perspective for readers.
• Share passion for rock music with the world.

Skills

Rock music knowledge

Creative writing

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Music, or English

Job description

Do you love being the first in line for every new album? Have you been daydreaming about jumping into the world of music journalism? Listen up – we're looking for a new album reviewer to join our team.

We are MXDWN, a daily music magazine that covers anything and everything that matters in music, and we're looking for someone knowledgeable and passionate about rock music to come aboard as an album reviewer.

Post-rock, indie rock, punk rock, dance rock, hard rock, , and all permutations of the same – if that's your thing, we want to hear from you.

As an album reviewer, you'll get first listen to great new releases and an exciting opportunity to share your passion with the world. You'll be responsible for covering your assignments under deadline and providing a unique and enlightening perspective for our readers.

Qualifications

A Bacherlor's Degree in Journalism, Music, or English is preferred but not required, but a passion for writing creatively and thoughtfully about music is.