Music Features Writer

Collider; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Consistent and timely payments

Exposure to a large audience

Job summary

A leading entertainment website is seeking a freelance writer with a passion for the music industry. This remote position involves researching and producing original content, adhering to editorial guidelines, and collaborating with the Editorial team. Ideal candidates should have a background in journalism, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and familiarity with SEO practices. Competitive compensation and consistent payments are offered.

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years of experience in producing entertainment content.
• In-depth familiarity with the latest music industry trends.
• Capable of working under tight deadlines and producing quality content.
• Experience with SEO practices.
• Experience with a custom CMS, preferred.
• Familiarity with music marketing, social media virality (TikTok, Instagram Reels, etc.)
• Experience covering events like Coachella, Lollapalooza, The Grammys, or SXSW.
• Connections with insiders and performers, and a history of conducting interviews with artists.
• Knowledge of platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, Bandcamp.

Responsibilities

• Research and write original features.
• Pitch article topics to the Editorial team.
• Produce articles in a timely manner.
• Follow editorial guidelines to ensure quality.
• Follow Collider’s general Editorial Guidelines while producing unique and high-quality content.
• Produce articles in a timely manner to ensure that the latest industry news and most interesting content are always available to Collider’s loyal readers.
• Work under tight deadlines and submit tasks on time.
• Have a working knowledge of music and current events.
• Competitive compensation.
• Consistent and timely payments.
• Remote freelance position to work from a location of your choice.
• Exposure to Collider’s large and passionate audience, which reaches 30M visitors per month, providing you an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Skills

Experience in content production

Strong familiarity with the music industry

Knowledge of SEO practices

Proficiency in social media virality

CMS experience

Artist interviews

Social media marketing

Event coverage

Industry platforms familiarity

Education

Educational background in journalism or related field

Tools

Custom CMS

Job description

Overview

Paid freelance, remote position.

Collider is the #1 entertainment website and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV shows, video games, comic books, music, and other forms of entertainment.

As a worldwide leader, Collider operates at a rapid pace and is always looking for experienced and passionate contributors who can create original high-quality content in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Choose article topics selected from a pool.
• Research and write original features.
• Pitch article topics to our Editorial team.
• Be a dedicated and consistent contributor to the site.
• Follow Collider’s general Editorial Guidelines while producing unique and high-quality content.
• Produce articles in a timely manner to ensure that the latest industry news and most interesting content are always available to Collider’s loyal readers.
• Work under tight deadlines and submit tasks on time.
• Have a working knowledge of music and current events.
• Competitive compensation.
• Consistent and timely payments.
• Remote freelance position to work from a location of your choice.
• Exposure to Collider’s large and passionate audience, which reaches 30M visitors per month, providing you an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Experience and Skills

• Educational background in journalism or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in producing entertainment and related content.
• In-depth familiarity with and fierce passion for the music industry, especially the latest music.
• Experience with SEO practices.
• Experience with a custom CMS, preferred.
• Familiarity with music marketing, social media virality (TikTok, Instagram Reels, etc.)
• Experience covering events like Coachella, Lollapalooza, The Grammys, or SXSW.
• Connections with insiders and performers, and a history of conducting interviews with artists.
• Knowledge of platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, Bandcamp.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please send us the following documentation by uploading it in the relevant fields below:

• Your CV
• A sample article similar in nature to the content published on Collider.

Our hiring team will review your application and contact you if we believe that your experience could be a match for this role.

Please note that a writing evaluation may be required as part of our application process.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Writing/Editing

Industries

Book and Periodical Publishing and Entertainment Providers