HotNewHipHop.Com is unlike any other online publication. With a cult-like and vocal readership, we have to work at a lightning-fast pace, in order to stay one step ahead of the news cycle and ensure we provide accurate, timely, and engaging stories across a variety of different verticals under the Pop Culture umbrella: from Hip-Hop and R&B music to sports, to movies and TV, and more.

We are seeking a Freelance News and/or Features Writer who is already entrenched in all things Hip-Hop, R&B, pop culture, and online media. This person should have an in-depth knowledge of Hip-Hop and the new artists buzzing right now. This person should be extremely familiar with a variety of social media channels as sources for news, alongside major publications– the ideal candidate already checks these sources daily.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute a minimum of 5 feature articles per week (800-1,000 words each) or 10 news articles per week (350-450 words each).
• Work efficiently and under tight deadlines.
• Brainstorm and pitch content ideas to Editors based on trending SEO keywords.
• Aggregate and write feature/list pieces from appropriate trending topics across the web as well as sources provided.
• Maintain constant knowledge of all current hip-hop and pop culture news;

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience working with an online publication or with a digital audience
• Your writing is clear, concise, engaging, and requires very little editing
• You take direction well, always implement feedback, and have strong time management skills
• You have an in-depth knowledge of hip-hop, both past, and present, and you are often responsible for putting your friends on to the newest and latest
• Previous experience working with WordPress is an asset.

This is a freelance, work-from-home position, with the ability to work based on your own schedule.

Please email your latest CV, and live links to prior published work to jack@hotnewhiphop.com