Lifestyle Writer, Bustle
REMOTE /EDITORIAL – BUSTLE /PART-TIME
Bustle is seeking a remote, part-time writer to cover viral moments, social media and tech (think iPhones and Instagram), and holidays for Bustle’s Life vertical. Day-to-day responsibilities include pitching and writing. Coverage includes holiday gift guides, explaining how a viral TikTok trend works, how to use the latest Instagram feature, and the occasional brief around Starbucks’ latest drink.
The ideal candidate is creative, familiar with the Bustle voice, and able to produce high-quality, accurate copy in a fast-paced environment. Having an established list of PR contacts is a plus.
Candidates must have availability to remotely work three days/week during business hours EST. The writer will work remotely and communicate with the Associate Lifestyle Editor throughout their shift.
Responsibilities
Submit clean, accurate, well-sourced, and authoritative copy in a timely fashion and accept feedback
A knack for writing with voice and flair
Follow Bustle style, writing/reporting guidelines, and SEO best practices
A sense for what makes a Bustle story
Requirements
2+ years of experience in writing for online publications
Pitch on-brand story ideas daily
Write 3-4 stories daily comprising a mix of pitches and assignments
Track down sources and conduct interviews
Maintain correspondence with editor throughout shift
Manage multiple articles at a time, switching between topics when necessary
Stay up-to-date on the latest viral and social media trends
Update existing holiday and tech content
BDG is one of today’s leading, global media companies with a portfolio of distinct digital and experiential brands that are shaping culture. Over 161 million readers turn to our brands — Bustle, Elite Daily, Inverse, Mic, NYLON, W, Romper, Input, and The Zoe Report — to hear from a set of diverse voices around the issues and interests engaging the next generation. BDG is headquartered in New York City.