Senior Writer

This is a Full Time Job

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Quick Summary (full description below):
Billboard is hiring a Senior Writer in Los Angeles to cover breaking music news, including legal battles and celebrity music events, while interviewing top artists and developing key industry relationships.

• Years of Experience Required: 5+ years (60+ Months)
• Salary: $90K - $105K
• Required Experience: Reporting on tight deadlines, music industry familiarity, multimedia reporting
• Preferred Skills/Experience: Legal background/education (a plus but not required)
• Workplace Requirements: New York - New York City Office, hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)
• Education Requirements: Not mentioned
• Hard Skills Required: Reporting, writing, research, interviewing, legal research tools
• Soft Skills Required: Communication, resourcefulness, passion for breaking news, collaboration
• Benefits: 100% paid healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k), paid time off, life insurance

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Full Posting:

Billboard: Senior Writer
New York - New York City Office

Billboard is hiring a Senior Writer based in Los Angeles to lead breaking music news coverage on the West Coast, focusing on lawsuits, legal battles, and other major events in the music celebrity world. As the ultimate global music destination, Billboard offers unrivaled reporting on music news, issues, trends, and the industry's definitive charts.

Responsibilities:

• Cover cases, hearings, and trials involving music celebrities
• Break news on major events in the music world and celebrity musicians
• Interview top artists for written pieces, video, and social media
• Write multiple news stories daily
• Use online legal research tools to track, report, and analyze developments in music cases, explaining why they matter
• Contribute to editorial projects, including power lists, cover stories, and special issues

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience reporting on tight deadlines
• Familiarity with and passion for the music industry
• Excellent communication and well-sourced reporting skills
• Comfortable on camera and interested in multimedia reporting
• Ability to break down complex legal matters for a broad audience
• Passion for breaking news and eagerness to interview music talent
• Resourceful with the ability to find and pull legal filings quickly
• Legal background/education is a plus but not required

Salary Range:
$90K - $105K, plus a comprehensive benefits package including 100% paid healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k), and paid time off.