Staff Writer, OKP

okaymedia; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 30,466 - 36,493; Full time

Job summary

okaymedia is seeking a Staff Writer to contribute to Areya Media's mission by crafting timely pitches related to brand culture and exploring resonant angles for the OKP audience.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of professional writing experience, especially in music and culture. Responsibilities include pitching story ideas, writing original pieces, and collaborating with the Managing Editor. The role offers a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional writing experience in music, culture, or digital media.
• Strong knowledge of hip-hop history and today's music landscape.
• Clear writing voice with strong self-editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Pitch daily story ideas expanding on timely music and culture topics.
• Write 2-3 original pieces per week.
• Conduct interviews and develop well-reported features.
• Collaborate closely with the Managing Editor.

Skills

Professional writing experience in music, culture, or digital media

Strong knowledge of hip-hop history

Clear writing voice

Self-editing skills

Ability to receive feedback

Job description

The Staff Writer contributes to Areya Media’s mission by crafting timely pitches related to the brand culture world and thoughtfully exploring angles that will resonate with the OKP audience.

Responsibilities

• Pitch daily story ideas that expand on timely music and culture topics
• Write 2-3 original pieces per week
• Conduct interviews and develop well-reported features
• Contribute to larger editorial packages and tentpole moments
• Optimize stories for SEO and digital performance
• Write clean, structured drafts that require minimal structural editing
• Collaborate closely with the Managing Editor on story development and execution

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional writing experience in music, culture, or digital media
• Strong knowledge of hip-hop history and today’s music landscape
• Clear, confident writing voice with strong self-editing skills
• Ability to move efficiently while maintaining quality
• Comfortable receiving feedback and working within an established editorial voice
• Portfolio of published work required

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE! 4+ YEARS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN JOURNALISM.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work schedule: in-person & remote

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Compensation

• $3,000/month
• Duration of contract: 90 days