Music Writer (Entertainment)

TL;DR

Music Writer (Entertainment): Researching and writing original feature articles about the music industry with an accent on current events and artist interviews. Focus on producing high-quality, SEO-optimized content under tight deadlines for a global entertainment audience.

Location: Remote (Work from a location of your choice)

Company

hirify.global is a leading entertainment website providing up-to-the-minute news on movies, TV, video games, comic books, and music.

What you will do

• Research and write original feature articles based on selected topics.
• Pitch new article ideas to the Editorial team.
• Produce high-quality content in a timely manner to cover the latest industry news.
• Follow general Editorial Guidelines to ensure consistency and quality.
• Work under tight deadlines to deliver tasks on time.

Requirements

• Educational background in journalism or a related field.
• 2 years of experience producing entertainment-related content.
• In-depth familiarity with and passion for the music industry.
• Experience with SEO practices.
• Strict prohibition on using Artificial Intelligence for content production.

Nice to have

• Experience with a custom CMS.
• Familiarity with music marketing and social media virality (TikTok, Instagram Reels).
• Experience covering major events like Coachella, Lollapalooza, The Grammys, or SXSW.
• Existing connections with performers and a history of conducting artist interviews.
• Knowledge of platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, and Bandcamp.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with consistent and timely payments.
• Flexible schedule.
• Full remote freelance arrangement.
• High visibility with an audience reaching 30 million visitors per month.

Hiring process

• Submission of CV, cover letter, and a sample article similar to hirify.global's content.
• Potential writing evaluation as part of the application process.