Pitchfork is the most trusted voice in music. Over the last 25 years, Pitchfork has defined how music is covered, leading The New York Times to call it “the most prominent brand in online music journalism” and TIME Magazine to recognize it as one of the world’s 50 best websites. In addition to being an ASME-winning publication, Pitchfork has developed a reputation for its live music activations, including the long-running Chicago’s Pitchfork Music Festival and Pitchfork Music Festival Paris. In 2015, Pitchfork was acquired by Condé Nast.

Job Description

Location:

New York, NY

Pitchfork is the most trusted voice in music. Over the last 25 years, Pitchfork has defined how music is covered, leading The New York Times to call it “the most prominent brand in online music journalism” and TIME Magazine to recognize it as one of the world’s 50 best websites. In addition to being an ASME-winning publication, Pitchfork has developed a reputation for its live music activations, including the long-running Chicago’s Pitchfork Music Festival and Pitchfork Music Festival Paris. 

Job Description

Location: New York, NY

Pitchfork seeks an Editorial Fellow to join us for six months. This is a full-time, temporary position best suited to someone with some background in journalism and a deep love of music who is interested in learning the ropes of working at a digital publication. You will be given the opportunity to work with our editors on your own writing.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with research and fact-checking

• Assisting with web production

• Assisting with art and photo research

• Contributing to additional editorial projects as needed 

Skills and Qualifications:

• One year of experience in journalism preferred (professional, student publication, personal blog, or freelance writing) preferred

• Research and fact-checking abilities beyond a basic Google/Wikipedia search

• Experience learning a new CMS is a plus

• Ability to work out of our New York City office 

• Ability to work both independently and alongside a team

• Strong familiarity with Pitchfork

• Highly organized

​Hourly rate: $25

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.

Salary : $25