Hip-Hop Reporter
Vibe
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Full Time Job
VIBE: Hip-Hop Reporter
COVID-19 HIRING UPDATE: We have transitioned to a remote work model and are continuing to hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We appreciate this is unprecedented times and will work closely with you, taking into account your individual circumstances.
Since the early '90s, VIBE has been an authoritative voice, celebrating and reporting on the Black experience and its multi-cultural impact on Music, TV/Film, Fashion, and Lifestyle. VIBE is about the message, the mood, and the movement that informs and inspires the masses.
We are seeking an experienced Hip-Hop Reporter with a passion for the genre's culture and its global impact. The Hip-Hop Reporter joining the team at VIBE will stay ahead of the curve on trends, talent, and hot topics while being able to build the bridge between hip-hop's past, present, and future. It's more than just beats and bars.
The reporter's mission will be to convey the stories that need to be told by way of analyzing, critiquing, educating, and informing our audience. This full-time role can be based in either the Los Angeles or NYC newsrooms.
What You'll Do:
• Write accurate and concise music-related news articles with a sense of urgency
• Utilize investigative reporting skills and network to break news and secure exclusives
• Ideate evergreen content (lists, charts, etc.) around hip-hop culture and related topics
• Review music, interview subjects, and engage with followers on VIBE-owned social media channels
• Conduct interviews with subjects in and connected to the hip-hop space
• Contribute to award show coverage of performances and the commentary around them
• Collaborate with VIBE's editorial and video team on original content and projects
About VIBE:
Founded by Quincy Jones in 1992, VIBE is a music, entertainment, fashion, and lifestyle platform that tackles topics within the urban community while pushing the conversation and cultural needle forward. With a diverse, global audience and a 28-year-plus legacy, VIBE stands as one of the leading and credible voices featuring expertly-written and curated editorial within the media industry.