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Spectra

Staff Writer | Full-Time | Pollstar

$23.54 - $29.43/hr

Overview The Staff Writer will write, report and edit live music industry daily news, features, Q&A ... remote role that will work primarily on the New York-based Market stories and industry news. This ...

Oak View Group

Staff Writer | Full-Time | Pollstar

$23.54 - $29.43/hr

... remote role that will work primarily on the New York-based Market stories and industry news. This ... Strong experience in writing, editing and copy-editing. * Strong experience of working within an ...

Valnet Inc.

Simple Flying | Writer

New York, NY · Remote

Simple Flying is the leading independent voice for aviation news and insight. Our goal is to ... Remote freelance position to work from a location of your choice. * Exposure to Simple Flying ...

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Simple Flying | Writer

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Valnet Inc.

MakeUseOf - Features Writer

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This is a remote, contract-based position perfect for someone who's passionate about consumer ... Stay up to date on the latest computing news, products and updates. * Coordinate with the editorial ...

The Deep View

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New York, NY · On-site +1

You don't need to be an AI expert-but you do need to be obsessed with news, capable of staying on ... Competitive pay * Remote operations with the ability to work in the time zone of your choice

The Pennsylvania State University

$56K - $81K/yr

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional ... Monitor news cycles and identify opportunities to position faculty experts in media and other ...

Collider

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Collider is the #1 entertainment website and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies ... Remote freelance position to work from a location of your choice. * Exposure to Collider's large ...

PowerLines

Freelance Writer (Part-Time)

Washington, DC · Remote

$21.75 - $28/hr

... News, Financial Times, TIME, Vox, The Daily Mail, Heatmap News, MIT Technology Review, Latitude ... The Freelance Writer position is remote. This role is part-time, with workload and hours varying ...

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PowerLines

Freelance Writer (Part-Time)

Washington, DC · Remote

$24 - $30.75/hr

... News, Financial Times, TIME, Vox, The Daily Mail, Heatmap News, MIT Technology Review, Latitude ... The Freelance Writer position is remote. This role is part-time, with workload and hours varying ...

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PowerLines

Freelance Writer (Part-Time)

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$23.50 - $30/hr

... News, Financial Times, TIME, Vox, The Daily Mail, Heatmap News, MIT Technology Review, Latitude ... The Freelance Writer position is remote. This role is part-time, with workload and hours varying ...

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Siege Media

Freelance Content Writer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Siege Media is a growing and remote-first organic growth agency! We are nationally recognized on ... news sites or industry blogs) * Extensive knowledge of niche topics within the health, legal ...

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Chicago, IL · Remote

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dot.LA

Editorial Intern (Remote)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

The Editorial Intern will work closely with our Managing Editor to gain valuable experience in news writing and digital storytelling, as well as an opportunity to be at the helm of a growing local ...

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Staff Writer | Full-Time | Pollstar

Staff Writer | Full-Time | Pollstar

Spectra

Remote

$23.54 - $29.43/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.
Overview
The Staff Writer will write, report and edit live music industry daily news, features, Q&A and executive profiles for Pollstar's platforms. Pollstar's platforms include a website, daily e-blast, weekly and monthly publications, directories and special issues. The Staff Writer will cover and interact with the live music industry, develop contacts, and help with breaking news stories. The Staff Writer will attend Pollstar's industry leading conferences, Pollstar Live! and VenuesNow.
This is a remote role that will work primarily on the New York-based Market stories and industry news.
This role will pay an hourly rate of $23.54 - $29.43.
Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).
This position will remain open until June 19, 2026.
Responsibilities
  • Network within the live music industry by connecting with promoters, agents, managers, venues and production personnel, and artists.
  • Build contacts within the live music industry.
  • Break news stories and keep abreast of all live music industry developments.
  • Input news stories into Pollstar's content management system.
  • Send out daily news e-blasts.
  • Help create industry lists.
  • Attend bi-weekly editorial meetings.
  • Assist with copy-editing and fact-checking.

Qualifications
  • Possess knowledge of the live music industry, venues, music festivals sports and business.
  • Must be able to multi-task.
  • Must be able to meet stringent daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.
  • Possess understanding of trade journalism.
  • Strong experience in writing, editing and copy-editing.
  • Strong experience of working within an established newsroom.
  • Strong knowledge of social media platforms.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Strong visual skills.
  • Experience using and analyzing data .
  • A team-oriented person.
  • Journalism and music backgrounds are essential.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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