Overview

Bustle.com is a new force in media: a news, entertainment, lifestyle, and fashion site for young women driven by a diverse and energetic collection of contributors.

What we have in common with each other and our readers is that we’re insatiably curious about the world. We care about what’s working and what isn’t, about fashion, politics, technology, diversity, books, celebrities, health, beauty, work, friendship, and how to make amazing food on a budget. These are the stories we deliver every day in a format that’s always getting better, quicker, and more engaging.

Do you wake up and check Twitter for the latest news before you even brush your teeth? Did you rush to the nearest airport after Trump’s first travel ban executive order was signed to interview protesters and lawyers?  When Congress tackles health care, do you specifically wonder how it will affect low-income, transgender, and/or immigrant women? Do you want to do reporting that will hold politicians on both sides of the aisle accountable to the American people?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, Bustle is the news site for you. We’re looking to hire intrepid, hungry reporters who want to go beyond blogging and break news. We want you to get out and report on current events from that speak to millennials and show how Beltway decisions directly impact their day-to-day lives. We’re especially looking to cover how the Trump administration influences each one of us and in different ways, depending on our sex, race, region, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation.

Candidates should have 2-5 years of experience in journalism, ideally writing and reporting about politics. Candidates should also be available 4 days per week from 8am-3pm.

If this job sounds like the right fit, please submit your resume and cover letter below. And instead of submitting two pitches as noted below, please include 5. Applications that do not include a resume, cover letter, and 5 pitches will not be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Commit to working four days a week, from 8am-3pm
  • File at least two reported, medium-length pieces per day
  • In-depth investigating for both longform pieces and news briefs
  • Jump into all-hands-on-deck breaking news coverage when need be

Requirements

  • Excellent communication skills, not only in tracking down sources but in maintaining correspondence with editors
  • Experience in both investigative reporting and writing quick responses to breaking news
  • Strong pitching skills, with the vision to come up with ideas that go beyond first-note news
  • 2 to 5 years of experience in journalism, specifically working for a news site