Pardon Inc. is hiring a
Staff Writer

Summary

Join our team as a Staff Writer for Nice News, where you'll assist in the editorial efforts of our flagship news brand. As a multi-talented staff writer, you will curate and produce good news content, conduct exclusive interviews, and work closely with our small team to continue growing the brand.

Requirements

• 1-2 years experience as a breaking news writer at a digital publishing company or university newsroom
• Superior writing skills — including news writing, creative writing, and long form writing — and the ability to translate those across multiple mediums quickly and accurately
• An interest in comedy and a knack for effortlessly infusing it into your writing
• An understanding of editorial and newsroom workflows, email newsletters, and social media
• An understanding of what’s newsworthy and would resonate with readers
• A passion for positive news content
• The ability to work independently and with a team
• The ability to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends, when needed to write and distribute timely content
• The ability to remain organized when there are many moving parts
• A proactive and collaborative low-ego work style; you love working with people and people love working with you

Responsibilities

• Assist in the curation and production of good news content for Nice News
• Write daily news articles and content as needed for multiple platforms, including web, email, and social media
• Executing style guidelines, brand voice, and quality standards that are consistent and distinctive
• Concepting & ideation: come to the table with pitches
• Performing administrative tasks and streamlining processes so that the Managing Editor, Associate Editor, and Assistant Editor can focus on the most pertinent action items for the success of the brand
• Reviewing email campaigns and social posts prior to scheduling, ensuring that all content is accurate and distributed on time