Paper Magazine in New York is searching for a Music Editor. The ideal Music Editor is obsessed with the latest tracks from today’s coolest pop stars — but also has a solid grasp of the music landscape writ large, with tabs on everyone from up-and-coming hip-hop artists to niche TikTok stars. You will spend much of your time developing original content for publication, both in writing your own features and in editing those drafted by contributors. We’re looking for someone who can juggle this content-creation process while also keeping current with new music and with the industry writ large. We want an eagle-eyed editor who’s willing to bring a critical voice to PAPER’s (digital) pages — someone who’s willing to start conversations.

Primary responsibilities for this role include:

Oversee the music vertical for PAPER editorial department

Write, edit and publish PAPER articles that fall within PAPER music vertical

File stories to PAPER CMS, adhering to PAPER Style Guide for how posts should be formatted, tagged, headlined and structured

Ensure there are photos — obtained by wire services, PRs, brands, shoots — that accompany articles and fall within PAPER’s legal rights to publish them

Field PR and freelance pitches to coordinate diverse music coverage

Collaborate with freelance writers to ensure high-quality publication

Maintain a complexion of story types, including, but not limited to, news items, premieres, interviews, features, roundups and op-eds

Create and maintain a content calendar focused on PAPER music vertical

Facilitate talent interviews, including coordinating logistics and ensuring smooth execution

Build and maintain relationships with music publicists and managers

Secondary responsibilities for this role include:

Contribute to PAPER editorial department brainstorming and story planning

Represent PAPER brand across the industry

Stay abreast of music industry news and trends

Coordinate content for social media rollouts

Preferred qualifications:

3+ years of experience in music media

Clear understanding of AP Style

Demonstrated broad knowledge of the music industry

Experience fielding pitches and developing stories with writers

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Flexible work from home options available.