Collider is looking for passionate and knowledgeable Freelance Music Writers to join our growing team. Collider is looking for someone with expertise on Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, Indie, Electronic, and more. Candidates should be able to cover anything and everything ranging from the significance of Grammy snubs, Billy Joel's retirement, Dave Grohl's impact on rock, the long-storied beef between Kendrick Lamar & Drake, Katy Perry's latest viral moment, Rick Rubin's unique production technique, the Warped Tour revival, and the lineup reveals of festivals Coachella and Lollapalooza. If you share a passion for music, a love of writing, and a willingness to learn then please apply. Responsibilities: Write a minimum of 4 articles per week.Pitch timely features, interviews, listicles, and op-eds aligned with Collider's music strategy.Cover breaking stories, trends, artist news, and music/TV/film crossovers.Work under tight deadlines and meet submission requirements.Incorporate feedback from editors and adhere to Collider's style guide.Use SEO best practices to maximize reach and visibility.Requirements: Prior experience in music journalism, entertainment writing, or digital media.Strong interest and knowledge across musical genres, especially Rock & Roll.Familiarity with major streaming platforms, artist rosters, and fan communities.Ability to write opinion-based features, cover viral music moments, artist campaigns, concert/festival news, and industry shifts.Passion for pop culture and its relationship with music (e.g., scoring in film/TV, artist crossovers, soundtrack trends).Excellent command of the English language with an engaging and adaptable writing voice.Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced digital environment and open to editorial feedback.Preferred Knowledge (Bonus Assets): Familiarity with music marketing, social media virality (TikTok, Instagram Reels, etc.
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