Writer, Culture & Leisure
Job Description: • Pitch complete lineups for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday’s newsletters • Book and interview talent for the newsletters • Write complete drafts for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday’s newsletters, and work with the Senior Editor to incorporate feedback • Manage newsletter production process, from ideation to final upload • Pre-write for holiday newsletter editions Requirements: • BS/BA degree • 4+ yrs experience in journalism, with experience specifically covering culture and lifestyle beats • Experience working in a newsroom • Enthusiasm, creativity, and the ability to find unique approaches and angles to news and entertainment stories • Strong understanding of theSkimm's sensibility, tone, and audience • Highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple projects at once • Clear communication skills, and an ability to respond quickly to change • Strong journalistic judgment with a specific eye for fact-checking standards Benefits: • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage • Life and disability benefits • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) • 401(k) with company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Flexible Time Off • Volunteer Time Off • Paid holidays • Family building and caregiving support • Generous Family Care and Parental leave • Fitness Reimbursement • Access to wellness programs