SALARY RANGE: $21.63/hr. - $26.44/hr.

Overtime Eligibility: This is a non-exempt position, eligible for overtime pay following applicable laws.

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When you submit an application, we collect the personal information you provide and that you authorize us to collect on your behalf for the purpose of processing and evaluating your application, verifying the accuracy of information you provide, and communicating with you about your application.

The information we may collect includes:

• personal identifiers like your name, address, and contact information;
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• information about your authorization to work for us;
• information obtained from references, educational institutions, and others you have authorized us to contact (including results of background checks you authorize us to perform if you are offered a position); and
• any other information you elect to provide or authorized us to obtain.

We may collect additional information for the purposes of complying with legal obligations, including criminal background and licensure information that may affect your legal ability to work for us and status information required for the monitoring of equal employment opportunity compliance (e.g., race/ethnicity, disability status, and gender).”

Company Overview

Interactive One (www.interactiveone.com) is powered by the mission to create an online community that provides rich content and digital products that engage, entertain and inspire the lives of African Americans.

Since its launch in 2008 by Urban One, iONE Digital’s news, entertainment, video, and lifestyle content has driven its growth. From roots in radio, compelling storytelling, and endeavors in frontier technology, the iONE Digital portfolio includes some of the most recognizable brands in the digital landscape. The iONE Digital portfolio focuses on key passion points and interests, including men’s and women’s lifestyle, sports, beauty, fashion, and entertainment - comprised of Cassius, HelloBeautiful, MadameNoire, Bossip, NewsOne, GlobalGrind, HipHopWired, BlackAmericaWeb and Elev8. Each iONE brand is an authoritative voice in its own right. In addition to publishing brands, iONE Digital is home to the original social network for urban millennials, BlackPlanet, and three YouTube brands – The Fumble, Hollyscoop, and Nerdwire.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Publish 4-5 posts daily on MadameNoire
• Pitch relevant ideas and assist with freelancer assignments as needed
• Conduct interviews with relevant talent in office and by phone
• Monitor social media to discover trending news and hot topics to cover
• Use site analytics to determine which content is most engaging and performs well
• Attend and cover relevant events and TV shows of interest to our audience
• Create or suggest graphics to illustrate stories
• Develop relationships with PR reps/brands
• Assist with social media posting as needed
• Brainstorm tentpole series and content ideas regularly

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

• Must be an avid consumer of news, current events, politics, and entertainment and culture topics, with particular attention to content related to African-American Millennial audiences
• Ability to create viral/high-trafficking content that is not dependent on celebrity news
• Have a strong knowledge of reporting and editing standards and practices
• Be able to work a full-time schedule and abide by the nature of a 24-hour news cycle
• Possess multimedia aptitude, particularly in the areas of photos, videos, and audio

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS (preferred) in journalism, liberal arts, or English
• Previous experience for a lifestyle magazine or women’s website
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to write flawless copy on deadline in a fast-paced environment

SALARY RANGE: $21.63/hr. - $26.44/hr.

Overtime Eligibility: This is a non-exempt position, eligible for overtime pay following applicable laws

Benefits Package:  Comprehensive benefits offerings include, Major Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401K, PTO, elective supplemental options, and commission as applicable.