Staff Writer- Loudwire

Loudwire Staff Writer 

*This is a fully remote position* 

Loudwire, the internet’s leading voice in rock and metal music and lifestyle news, is looking for an all-star Staff Writer to join its team. The ideal candidate is a journalist who has a passion for both heavy music (anything with loud guitars and attitude from the ‘70s through today) and internet culture. 

This person can use Google Analytics to find trends and patterns between content and positive website traffic growth. They’ve got a deep understanding of the rock + metal community both on and off the internet, as well as a passion for telling this music’s stories through an engaging, informative and fun lens. 

Responsibilities: 

• Finding and writing news stories for Loudwire.com— beyond press releases, you know where fans are talking about their favorite bands and you love podcasts with musicians. (For example, you would have been the first to discover this tiny Slipknot air-drumming sensation)
• Develop creative ideas for editorial lists, interviews, video series, op-eds, etc
• Ensure daily, weekly, quarterly traffic goals are met
• Contribute to maintaining Loudwire’s exceptional social engagement
• Optimize and publish all Loudwire.com content for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
• Generate headlines that are optimized for both social media referrals and SEO, know what the key differences are between optimizing for both mediums 

Qualifications: 

• Has a background in journalism and understands the basics of reporting and researching a story, requesting public records and asking the right questions while interviewing sources
• Obsessed with music and web culture and has a deep knowledge of rock, heavy metal, classic rock, pop-punk, thrash, grunge, emo and everything in between. Knowing who the FANS of each genre are, and what they value/find interesting, is even more important
• Is passionate about social media, keeps up with current conversations and has a good understanding about the features and capabilities of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Reddit, and TikTok
• Is comfortable on camera with a desire to host videos for YouTube and social media
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledgeable in AP style
• Knowledgeable in WordPress
• Knowledgeable in SEO for media/news websites 

Benefits  

• 3 weeks of PTO (+ 9 paid holidays) 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 
• Casual, high-energy work environment 
• Opportunity for upward mobility 
• Company provided laptop 
• Competitive salary + bonus program 
• Company discounts 
• Pet Insurance 
• Time off for volunteering 
• And much more…  

About Us  

Townsquare is a community-focused digital media, digital marketing solutions and radio company focused outside the Top 50 markets in the U.S. Our assets include Townsquare Interactive, a digital marketing services subscription business providing web sites, search engine optimization, social platforms and online reputation management for approximately 21,900 SMBs; Townsquare IGNITE, a proprietary digital programmatic advertising technology with an in-house demand and data management platform; and Townsquare Media, our portfolio of 322 local terrestrial radio stations in 67 cities with corresponding local news and entertainment websites and apps including legendary brands such as WYRK.com, WJON.com, and NJ101.5.com, along with a network of national music brands including XXLmag.com, TasteofCountry.com, UltimateClassicRock.com and Loudwire.com.  

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