Freelance News Contributor

The Freelance News Contributor is completely immersed in fashion, sneakers, and visual culture, and committed to producing forward-thinking content in real-time. They aim to craft a variety of engaging, conversational, and on-brand fashion news for Highsnobiety’s website, playing a key role in shaping Highsnobiety’s tone of voice.This role demands speed, attention to detail, and a solid grasp of the state of youth culture in 2024.The Freelance News Contributor works only on Wednesdays and Thursdays, writing three articles per day.

YOUR MISSION:

• Source and write 300+-word engaging, informative, and relevant news stories, conceptualized with angles that are unique to Highsnobiety and delivered in a timely manner.
• Ensure copy is aligned with Highsnobiety’s tone of voice, house style, brand values, standards, and quality.
• Stay up to date with news and trends in fashion, digital and social media, and demonstrate flexibility in covering relevant topics.

YOUR SKILLS:

• Minimum 1 year of working for a digital publication (previous newsroom experience preferable but not a must).
• A strong record pitching, researching, and writing compelling and accurate copy.
• A rich knowledge of the fashion industry and youth culture at large, as well as a feel for the latest in pop culture.
• A solid understanding of SEO & social media.
• A deep understanding of the Highsnobiety brand.
• Excellent organizational skills and a cool head under pressure.

When applying, please also include some of your own favorite written work, ideally several unedited posts from personal/professional social media pages and/or blogs demonstrating your mastery of taste, trends, and any other topics that align with the Highsnobiety voice.And please include any additional professional references as well.

*ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE US