The Freelance News Contributor is completely immersed in fashion, sneakers, and visual culture, and committed to producing forward-thinking content in real-time. They aim to craft a variety of engaging, conversational, and on-brand fashion news for Highsnobiety’s website, playing a key role in shaping Highsnobiety’s tone of voice.This role demands speed, attention to detail, and a solid grasp of the state of youth culture in 2024.
The Freelance News Contributor typically works Wednesdays and Thursdays writing three articles per day, but additional days may be added on a week-by-week basis.
The pay is $200 per day, up to 5 days per week.
YOUR MISSION:
- Source and write 300+-word engaging, informative, and relevant news stories, conceptualized with angles that are unique to Highsnobiety and delivered in a timely manner.
- Ensure copy is aligned with Highsnobiety’s tone of voice, house style, brand values, standards, and quality.
- Stay up to date with news and trends in fashion, digital and social media, and demonstrate flexibility in covering relevant topics.
YOUR SKILLS:
- Minimum 1 year of working for a digital publication (previous newsroom experience preferable but not a must).
- A strong record pitching, researching, and writing compelling and accurate copy.
- A rich knowledge of the fashion industry and youth culture at large, as well as a feel for the latest in pop culture.
- A solid understanding of SEO & social media.
- A deep understanding of the Highsnobiety brand.
- Excellent organizational skills and a cool head under pressure.
When applying, please also include some of your own favorite written work, ideally several unedited posts from personal/professional social media pages and/or blogs demonstrating your mastery of taste, trends, and any other topics that align with the Highsnobiety voice.And please include any additional professional references as well.
*ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE US
Highsnobiety is a global community of independent-minded creatives & professionals: Every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression or genetic information.
