Staff Writer

Job Description

Billboard is hiring a Staff Writer to join its Los Angeles team. With a renowned authority among artists, fans and the industry, Billboard powers the ultimate global music destination and magazine, featuring unrivaled reporting on music news, issues and trends, and the industry's definitive charts.
We are adding to our LA newsroom a sharp, fast writer to tackle the news hits of the day -- from breaking news to beef to timelines to album announcements to lawsuits and everything in between. This person should have excellent news judgment, understand the tone and voice of Billboard, be comfortable writing about the artists, companies, managers, and executives behind it all, and have the ability to find and pitch stories on their own.
The candidate should have 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced digital newsroom and be capable of writing multiple news stories daily and reporting out unconfirmed rumors. Should have their finger on the pulse of mainstream pop culture, from hip-hop to TikTok to the Grammys. Some occasional night/weekend work is expected for massive breaking news and major events.

Responsibilities:
• Write multiple news stories daily on the biggest happenings
• Build stories in WordPress
• Interview artists and executives
• Contribute to editorial projects, from lists to special issues to social conversations
• Pitch and execute story ideas
• Cover major music events
• Edit/confirm rumors
• Monitor wires, music platforms, and social media for news
Requirements:
• 3+ years of experience reporting and/or editing a media outlet, with a focus on music, business or finance
• Experience and ease with WordPress or similar CMS Fast, clear writer passionate about breaking news
• A natural trend-spotter who can deliver scoops of ideas
• A pop culture lover
Salary range: $68,000-$68,750
Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.
Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, employee will be in an ''at-will position'' and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).
As PMC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.
It's all About You…
PMC's comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. PMC also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match. Employees are also eligible to take advantage of company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials. As part of PMC's dedication to consistently meet employee's needs, we are currently launching a new Flexible Vacation Policy.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-5b7en0-216-73-216-180-42 in your application.