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via LinkedIn posted_at: 1 day agoschedule_type: Full-timework_from_home: 1
Founded in 2014, The Shade Room (TSR) has grown into a leading media powerhouse for breaking news and a trailblazer for reporting all things pop culture. TSR combines investigative entertainment journalism from our writers with crowdsourced journalism from our Roommates to operate a 24/7 news outlet. Our strong community of followers allows us to break away from traditional news delivery by... reaching readers directly through their social networks. As Founded in 2014, The Shade Room (TSR) has grown into a leading media powerhouse for breaking news and a trailblazer for reporting all things pop culture. TSR combines investigative entertainment journalism from our writers with crowdsourced journalism from our Roommates to operate a 24/7 news outlet. Our strong community of followers allows us to break away from traditional news delivery by... reaching readers directly through their social networks.

As we continue to grow, we are always looking for the best and brightest talent with big ideas. From Social Media content to Video Production, we thrive on creativity! If this sounds like you, we hope you’ll join us.

THIS IS NOT AN ON CAMERA ROLE.
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REMOTE - CA, NY, NJ, TX, GA, NC, DC or MD Locations

WEEKLY WORK SCHEDULE

Monday: 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm PT

Tuesday: 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm PT

Wednesday: 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm PT

Saturday: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm PT

Sunday: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm PT

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Managing Editor, the Weekends & Evenings Staff Writer, theshaderoom.com is responsible for creating multiple quick-turnaround stories a day, while also working on longer-lead projects, and helping the team meet daily content frequency goals. This role requires great news judgment from someone who loves and gets Black people and culture across the diaspora, and can work fast without sacrificing quality, accuracy, or personality.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Write, develop, edit, and publish stories for theshaderoom.com.
• React quickly to breaking news and develop stories based on factual information received.
• Conduct research on assigned topics.
• Fact-check and research viral stories to ensure accuracy.
• Stay abreast on current trending topics that connect with The Shade Room audience and create stories based on trends.
• Attend meetings to delegate tasks.
• Contribute creative and engaging ideas to brainstorm sessions with theshaderoom.com team.
• Ensure all-around consistency (style, fonts, images, and tone) on the website.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends, software, and digital media compliance.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Great news judgement from someone who loves and gets Black culture across the diaspora.
• Understanding of social media best practices.
• The ability to self-edit work.
• Understanding of SEO best practices.
• The ability to make corrections based on notes given.
• A creative writer with the ability to write in a witty, fun and trendy tone to appeal to The Shade Room demographic of 18 – 41 years old.
• Impeccable attention to detail, solid organizational skills, highly motivated, and results-driven.
• The ability to work in a quick-turnaround environment without sacrificing quality, accuracy or personality.
• Experience with popular social media platforms and trends.
• Relationship management; networking skills with the ability to cultivate strong professional relationships with internal and external partners.
• Flexibility in managing multiple responsibilities and assignments simultaneously; ability to meet deadlines; experience managing both urgent, short-term projects and complex, longer-term projects.
• Ability to work holidays as scheduled.
• Ability to work some weekend nights.
• Legal right to work in the U.S.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

BA in Journalism, English, Communications or related field, preferred but not required. Minimum of 2+ years of professional journalism, communications or social media experience creating content, preferably for a high-output and trusted media brand. Experience using WordPress, Photoshop and/or other photo editing tools.

BENEFITS

The Shade Room is a fully remote work environment with a wonderful team of hardworking, innovative and creative people. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, 401K match, sick time and paid time off!

COMPENSATIONThis is a full-time and non-exempt position. The pay range is $28.85/hr – $33.66/hr ($60,008.00 – $70,012.80 a year working 40 hours a week). Compensation will be based off of experience, local cost of living and budget.

The Shade Room provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by the federal, state or local laws. The Shade Room is an at-will employer.
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via Media Bistro posted_at: 16 days agoschedule_type: Full-time and Temp work
Social Media Content Producer, Floater (Temp-to-Perm)REMOTE - CA, NY, NJ, TX, GA, NC, DC, FL or MD LOCATIONS ONLYThis is a temporary position with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent role with the company.Founded in 2014, The Shade Room (TSR) has grown into a leading media powerhouse for breaking news and a trailblazer for reporting all things pop culture. TSR combines investigative... entertainment journalism from our writers with crowdsourced Social Media Content Producer, Floater (Temp-to-Perm)REMOTE - CA, NY, NJ, TX, GA, NC, DC, FL or MD LOCATIONS ONLYThis is a temporary position with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent role with the company.Founded in 2014, The Shade Room (TSR) has grown into a leading media powerhouse for breaking news and a trailblazer for reporting all things pop culture. TSR combines investigative... entertainment journalism from our writers with crowdsourced journalism from our Roommates to operate a 24/7 news outlet. Our strong community of followers allows us to break away from traditional news delivery by reaching readers directly through their social networks.As we continue to grow, we are always looking for the best and brightest talent with big ideas. From Social Media content to Video Production, we thrive on creativity! If this sounds like you, we hope you’ll join us.NOTE: This is not an on-camera job.*PLEASE INCLUDE A LINK TO YOUR PREVIOUS WORK ON YOUR RESUME*FLOATING SCHEDULEA 40-hour schedule based on the needs of the department.Schedule will vary each week.SUMMARY:The Social Media Content Producer – FLOATER (Temp-to-Perm) is responsible for creating multiple quick turnaround content items a day, while also working on longer-lead projects, and helping the team meet daily content frequency goals. This position will produce content with a focus on Black culture, entertainment, politics and current trends, that appeal to our audiences and boost brand awareness across all social media platforms.RESPONSIBILITIES:Write, develop, edit, and publish content and copy for a variety of social mediaplatforms including but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok andSnapChat.React quickly to breaking news and develop stories based on factualinformation received.Stay abreast on current trending topics that connect with The Shade Roomaudience and create content based on trends.Fact-check and research viral stories to ensure accuracy.Generate exclusive content for all social media platforms.Continuously grow a positive and inclusive social media presence by monitoringcommentary on Instagram posts under The Shade Room Instagram profile.Contribute creative and engaging ideas to brainstorm sessions with the editorialteam.Ensure all-around consistency (style, fonts, images, and tone) on all publicplatforms.Stay up-to-date on latest industry trends, software and digital mediacompliance.Other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:Must be able to work evenings and weekends.Great news judgement from someone who loves and understands Black culture acrossthe diaspora.Understanding of social media best practices.The ability to self-edit work.A creative writer with the ability to write in a witty, fun and trendy tone to appealto The Shade Room demographic of 18 – 41 years old.Impeccable attention to detail, solid organizational skills, highly motivated, andresults driven.The ability to work in a quick-turnaround environment without sacrificing quality,accuracy or personality.Experience with popular social media platforms and trends.Relationship management: networking skills with the ability to cultivate strongprofessional relationships with internal and external partners.Proficiency in SEO and WordPress.Flexibility in managing multiple responsibilities and assignments simultaneously;ability to meet deadlines; experience managing both urgent, short-term projectsand complex, longer-term projects.Legal right to work in the US.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:BA in English, Communications, Journalism or related field, preferred but not required.Minimum of 2+ years of professional journalism, communications or social mediaexperience creating content, preferably for a high-output and trusted media brand.COMPENSATIONTemporary workers (temps) are paid through a staffing agency. The range of pay as a temp is $27.40 – $30.04/hr (equates to $56,992 – $62,483.20 a year working 40 hour weeks). The temp assignment can last up to 3 months before a decision is made to transition to a permanent position or end the assignment.If offered a permanent position with The Shade Room, the position will be full-time and non-exempt. The pay band is $27.89/hr – $39.61/hr ($58,000.20 – $82,388.80/a year). Compensation offered will be based off of experience, local cost of living and budget.BENEFITSThe Shade Room is a fully remote work environment with a wonderful team of hardworking, innovative and creative people. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, 401K match, sick time and paid time off!NOTE:This is a temporary position with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent role with the company. Company benefits are not available to temps. Benefits will be available if temp transitions into a permanent employee with The Shade Room.*PLEASE INCLUDE A LINK TO YOUR PREVIOUS WORK ON YOUR RESUME*NOTE: This is not an on-camera job.The Shade Room provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by the federal, state or local laws. The Shade Room is an at-will employer.Apply Now!First Name*Last Name*Email*Phone*Resume (pdf only)*Drop files here orAccepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 1 GB, Max. files: 1.#J-18808-Ljbffr Show more details...