Weekend Associate Editor Job at Interactive One
**SALARY RANGE: $24.04/hr to $26.44/hr.**
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Interactive One (www.interactiveone.com) is powered by the mission to create an online community that provides rich content and digital products that engage, entertain and inspire the lives of African Americans.
We are the #1 digital platform for the Multi-Cultural Millennials, reaching millions of users each month through a suite of content, social, and local radio offerings. iOne owns and operates a number of branded destinations, including HipHopWired (Hip Hop xTechnology),GlobalGrind (Millennials), HelloBeautiful (Women), MadameNoire (Women’s Lifestyle), NewsOne (Affluent), Bossip (Celebrity News & Gossip) and TheUrbanDaily (Men), as well as social networking sites such as BlackPlanet, and more than 50 local radio sites. Interactive One was launched in 2008 by Radio One, Inc. [NASDAQ: ROIA and ROIAK, radio-one.com] to complement its existing portfolio of media companies targeting Black Americans.
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Urban One, Inc. and its divisions (collectively “Urban One” or the “Company”) have implemented a mandatory vaccination policy pursuant to which all employees must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment to safeguard their health and well-being, as well as that of their coworkers, families, and the community at large, from the risks associated with COVID-19. Candidates should be aware that new employees will be required to be vaccinated by their start date, meaning they have received all of the recommended doses for either a one dose or two dose COVID-19 vaccine, and provide proof of vaccination status (e.g. CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card) , which will be kept confidential. Urban One is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide a reasonable accommodation to those who are unable to be vaccinated due to a sincerely-held religious belief or a medical disability where it does not pose an undue hardship on the Company to do so as provided under federal, state, and local law.
The Weekend Associate Editor, Bossip will play a key role in shaping the entertainment, viral news, social commentary, and music coverage for both sites. The ideal candidate is a motivated, self-starter with an adept knowledge of social media, the latest trends and an eye for stories that examine the lives of urban millennials and their content needs as they relate to entertainment, celebrity news, music, viral news, and conversations online. The candidate will also write daily content (including articles, listicles, and photo galleries) for BOS, and work with social team to promote their content and engage users.
The ideal candidate will live and breathe urban culture and will have a history of creating entertainment and viral content that speaks to a millennial audience. He/she will have sharp storytelling skills and will also understand how to optimize all music and entertainment content for social platforms. This role reports to the Senior Content Director, Pop Culture.
- Publish 5-7 posts daily on Bossip
- Pitch relevant and timely celebs and influencers for interviews and countdowns
- Monitor site analytics to decide which content is most engaging and performs well
- Stay abreast on what’s buzzing online to catch news and report before mainstream viral
- Must be an avid consumer of news, current events, politics, entertainment, and culture topics, with particular attention to content related to African American male and Millennial audiences
- Ability to work a full-time schedule and abide by the nature of a 24-hour news cycle
- WordPress CMS publishing
- Multimedia production experience (including photo, audio & video)
- Expert in social sharing skills & success methods
- A deep affinity for the African American audience
- Knowledge of reporting and editing standards and practices
- BA/BS (preferred) in journalism, liberal arts, English, fashion-related field, or equivalent focus.
- Previous experience/internship writing for an entertainment magazine or website.
- Experience working market and assisting with original photo shoots.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to write flawless copy on deadline in a fast-paced environment.
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