Rolling Stone: Senior Writer

Penske Media•New York City, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rolling Stone , a leading voice in journalism for more than 50 years, is adding a reporter to its politics and culture section, covering everything from elections, politicians and crime and internet trends. The ideal candidate must have the ability to craft features, deliver scoops, and respond to fast-moving events quickly, accurately, and with style. They should have a deep source base, a hunger to break news, and an instinctual understanding of what makes a story work for Rolling Stone. The candidate must also have a deep comprehension of politics and the internet and a willingness to work on potentially difficult stories is a must. This candidate should be able to write and report stories that will appeal to audiences from a wide variety of communities and points of view. As PMC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.

Requirements

10 years of experience in journalism
Proven understanding of finding trends and developing stories on the internet and pitching incisive and unexpected ways to cover them
The ability to juggle several stories and projects at the same time and keep a cool head under pressure
A proven track record of delivering exclusives and high-quality material on deadline
A deep source base
Familiarity with digital news gathering tools
A commitment to collaborating with colleagues at every level of the organization

Responsibilities

Deliver exclusive stories and features on the on politics and the people, trends, and stories driving internet discourse and cultural conversations
Investigate and uncover news in politics and culture
Work with fact checkers and lawyers to make stories air-tight, when appropriate
Highlight breaking news stories (scandals, crimes, etc) that make sense for Rolling Stone to cover as both news and day-two stories
Brainstorm ideas with other reporters, editors, photographers, video producers, and social media managers.

Benefits

PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter)
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match
Pet Insurance
Home & Auto Insurance
Mortgage discounts
savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials
Flexible Vacation Policy