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Austin Local Music Scene Reporter

mxdwn Entertainment

Alhambra, CA • On-site, Remote

Part-time

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Company Description
mxdwn is an online music and entertainment magazine with news, reviews and features about the latest and best in modern entertainment.
Job Description
Are you passionate about the Austin music scene? mxdwn is looking for a Scene Reporter to write about upcoming concerts, festivals and other music-related events in the area. You will be responsible for knowing about venues, local talent, national appeal, the latest on who's coming to town, and all of the exciting concert events happening in Austin.
As the Austin Scene Reporter, you would be required to post regularly on the mxdwn site to preview shows for your audience about upcoming concerts in the area. You will keep track of concert and tour announcements in order to provide timely stories for the audience in Austin, and will be the go-to source for all important Austin music events.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a part-time, unpaid and remote position.
Qualifications
Live in the Austin, Texas metropolitan area. No applicants outside of the Austin area will be considered
Additional Information
mxdwn.com is an established entertainment magazine that focuses on news, original reviews, features, photography and interviews. We are a leader and innovator in providing dynamic entertainment content.
Over the past 20 years, mxdwn has established itself as one of the most credible, reliable and forward-thinking entertainment publications in North America. What began as a music magazine has evolved into a valued resource not only for music but also for movies, video games, television and pop culture.
Our readers rely on us to provide timely and relevant entertainment news, thoughtful reviews, up-to-the-minute event coverage, and to accurately report on all that matters in entertainment.