Reporter

Overview

Hyperallergic is a leading online voice publishing contemporary perspectives on art, culture, and more. Founded in 2009 as a forum for playful, serious, and radical perspectives on art in society, Hyperallergic combines art world news coverage with insightful commentary to reach an influential audience of over one million readers a month.

Hyperallergic is seeking a full-time Staff Reporter to join our growing team in Brooklyn, NY. The ideal candidate is a rigorous, well-informed observer of the arts who is able to write succinctly for a general audience, has an active social media presence, and can write on a diverse array of topics in different article formats, from thoroughly researched features to discerning analyses of memes and online culture.

• Proactively pitch news and analysis daily, sourcing stories from online sources and their personal network
• Conduct research and write two articles daily on a tight deadline
• Attend and report on off-site events, including protests and other actions
• Report on a diverse range of topics, including arts activism, international current events, archaeological discoveries, and more
• Help cultivate Hyperallergic's audience on social media and beyond

This position is based out of our Brooklyn, NY office.

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in art journalism, ideally with a focus on the visual arts
• Exceptional writing and copy-editing skills
• Ethical judgment
• The ability to work collaboratively on a team, with generosity and a sense of humor
• Familiarity or engagement with the local art community
• An understanding of Hyperallergic's mission and values

If you feel that you qualify for this job but you don't meet all the requirements above, please apply and let us know what you think you can bring to Hyperallergic in your cover letter.

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Public Holidays)
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k with 3.5% match)
• Commuter Benefits
• Disability & Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)

Salary range
: $52,000-$65,000/year (Based on experience)

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