Experienced Nights & Weekends Blogger for The Cut - Remote, Part-Time Opportunity with Vox Media

Join The Cut, a New York Magazine Site, as a Nights & Weekends Blogger

Are you a skilled writer with a passion for staying on top of the latest news and trends? Do you have a keen sense of humor and a knack for crafting engaging stories that capture the essence of the Cut's voice and style? We're looking for a talented Nights & Weekends Blogger to join our team at The Cut, a leading online publication that is part of Vox Media, a modern media company that guides its audience from discovery to obsession.

About The Cut and Vox Media

The Cut is a New York Magazine site that is home to the conversations that matter most to women today. We cover a wide range of topics, from politics and intersectional feminism to work, money, relationships, mental health, and sex, as well as forward-thinking coverage of fashion and style. As part of Vox Media, we are committed to amplifying voices, cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion, and creating a community where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and create their best work.

Job Highlights

• Location: Remote, work from anywhere
• Compensation: A competitive salary for this permanent, part-time position
• Start Date: Immediate openings available, ready to start right away
• Position: Nights & Weekends Blogger, working Monday-Thursday, 4-9pm, and Sunday 12-6pm
• Company: Workwarp, in partnership with Vox Media

Key Responsibilities

As a Nights & Weekends Blogger for The Cut, you will be responsible for:

• Writing news stories across all areas of the site, including Power, Culture, Self, and Style, with a focus on after-hours and weekend breaking news and celebrity stories
• Identifying the most important stories and writing them up with the Cut's voice and style, aiming to contribute 2-4 stories per shift
• Working with and reporting to the News Editor, who oversees all news posts on the blog, although most of your shifts will be working independently after-hours
• Pulling photos from the wires and promoting posts on the Cut's social media channels to engage readers and drive traffic
• Closely following politics, culture trends, and celebrity news to stay on top of breaking news and current trends
• Actively monitoring social media to keep on top of breaking news and current trends, and to identify opportunities for stories and engagement

Essential and Preferred Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• At least 2 years of writing experience, with a portfolio that showcases your ability to write engaging, high-quality content
• The ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and to manage your time effectively to meet deadlines
• Strong news judgment, with a keen sense of what makes a compelling story and a thorough understanding of SEO principles
• A good sense of humor and a knack for crafting stories that capture the essence of the Cut's voice and style
• The ability to write quickly and cleanly, often without an editor, and to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities

While we have outlined the essential qualifications for this role, we're open to considering candidates who may not meet every single point. If you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job posting, please apply with a cover letter to let us know how you believe you can bring your unique skills to the Vox Media team.

Skills and Competencies

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Excellent writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft engaging, high-quality content that resonates with our audience
• A strong understanding of SEO principles and how to optimize content for search
• The ability to work independently and manage your time effectively to meet deadlines
• A keen sense of humor and a knack for crafting stories that capture the essence of the Cut's voice and style
• The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities, and to be flexible in a fast-paced environment

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

As a Nights & Weekends Blogger for The Cut, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop your writing and storytelling skills, with the opportunity to work on a wide range of topics and stories
• Build your portfolio and gain experience working for a leading online publication
• Work with a talented team of journalists and storytellers, and to learn from their experiences and expertise
• Stay on top of the latest news and trends, and to develop your knowledge and understanding of the topics we cover

Work Environment and Company Culture

We're a remote-friendly team, and this role can be performed from anywhere. We're committed to creating a community where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and create their best work. Our company culture is built on a foundation of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we're committed to amplifying voices and cultivating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

This is a permanent, part-time position, with a competitive salary and benefits-eligible status. We pride ourselves on providing comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees, wherever they are in life. You can find more information about our benefits here.

This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the Company and The NewsGuild of New York, CWA Local 31003, AFL-CIO.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products, and services come from people with all manner of backgrounds and experiences. We're committed to amplifying voices, cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. We will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws.

How to Apply

If you're a skilled writer with a passion for staying on top of the latest news and trends, and you're excited about the opportunity to join our team as a Nights & Weekends Blogger, please apply now. We're looking forward to hearing from you!

Application Instructions: To apply, simply click the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions. Our recruiting team will review your application in a timely manner, and will contact you from a @voxmedia.com email address if we're interested in moving forward.

Thank you for considering this opportunity, and we look forward to hearing from you soon!