News Director, Pitchfork at Conde Nast

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Media, PublishingIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience writing and editing news on quick-turnaround deadlines
  • At least one year experience overseeing a team
  • Active follower of current music news
  • Ability to work independently (inferred from incomplete "Ability to work inde")

Responsibilities

  • Overseeing news section strategy, KPIs, and team scheduling alongside senior management
  • Supervising Associate Staff Writers, as well as Staff Writers on designated news days
  • Supervising night/weekend news
  • Managing cross-site publishing during nights and weekends
  • Working with other senior editors and senior management on brand-wide projects
  • Editing features, columns and lists as needed
  • Liaising with senior editors on features or reviews assigning/editing tied to breaking news
  • Assigning, researching, reporting, writing, editing, and fact-checking news stories
  • Building and publishing posts in the content management system
  • Optimizing news posts for SEO
  • Posting on social media
  • Gathering and editing images
  • Handling corrections
  • Managing the placement of stories on the homepage
  • Coordinating with other departments, fact-checkers, producers, art, and social media
  • Voting and writing for staff lists
  • Writing and editing for other site sections as needed
  • Occasional artist interviews or appearances for video or podcast projects as needed
  • Planning, overseeing, and executing editorial strategy, workflow, and coverage for the News section
  • Media appearances may be requested due to the nature of work

Skills

Music Journalism
Editorial Leadership
Content Strategy
Team Management
Live Events

Conde Nast

About Conde Nast

N/AHeadquarters
N/AYear Founded
N/ACompany Stage
Consulting, Consumer Goods, EntertainmentIndustries

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Hybrid Work Options
401(k) Company Match
Bupa Private Healthcare
Parental Leave
Wellness Program
Performance Bonus

Risks

Decline in print media consumption impacts traditional magazine sales for Conde Nast.
Increased competition from agile digital-native media companies challenges Conde Nast.
Rising ad-blocker usage reduces effectiveness of Conde Nast's online advertising revenue.

Differentiation

Conde Nast leverages AI-driven content personalization to enhance user engagement.
The company focuses on sustainability, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers.
Conde Nast collaborates with influencers to effectively reach younger audiences.

Upsides

Short-form video content is a growing opportunity for Conde Nast's digital strategy.
The podcast industry's growth offers expansion potential for Conde Nast's audio content.
AI-driven personalization enhances user engagement and retention for Conde Nast.

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