Writer, Culture & Leisure

We’re hiring a culture and lifestyle writer to write our Weekend Skimm newsletters, Read. Eat. Go and From the Group Chat.

theSkimm is looking to hire a writer on its editorial team. theSkimm’s editorial team is a collaborative group of journalists from traditional media backgrounds, and we understand how to write high-quality journalism in theSkimm’s distinct voice. We're looking for a culture junkie to write our Weekend Skimm newsletters, which focus on culture and lifestyle.  We’re looking for someone who’s got a finger on the pulse of what’s being talked about online, and has an eye for lifestyle hacks to improve our readers’ leisure time. You will report to the Senior Editor, Weekend Skimm and work collaboratively with the entire content team at theSkimm. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Pitch complete rundowns for both Saturday and Sunday’s newsletters
• Book and interview talent for the newsletters 
• Write and fact check complete drafts for Saturday and Sunday’s newsletters, work with Senior Editor to incorporate feedback 
• Manage newsletter production process, from ideation to final upload
• Pre-write for holiday newsletter editions