Overview

The Cheat Sheet is dedicated to providing audiences the information they want in an approachable, entertaining way. We want readers to save time and live more, so we closely follow, research, and write about topics to bring you the most up-to-date guides, reviews, lists, and advice.

We are looking for a full-time States + Cities Writer to join our team. The Cheat Sheet is known for its comprehensive analysis of premium lifestyle coverage, and you could be part of our team dedicated to creating this content!

As our States + Cities Writer you will:

  • Write states + cities articles for our multiple channels and site by utilizing engaging images and excellent copywriting and editing skills.
  • Stay on top of and report on news and top trends by using our editorial templates.
  • Propose your own story ideas and angles based on your industry knowledge, as well as receive assignments from editors and channel managers.
  • Understand and achieve content management goals for measuring success.
  • Managing multiple projects of varying scopes and sizes at once in an independent environment.
  • Occasionally work with other departments to develop stories that go beyond the States + Cities vertical.
  • Consistently deliver high-quality and professional articles to expand the States + Cities vertical at our fast-growing company.
  • Work in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and demanding environment

What makes The Cheat Sheet a great place to work?

  • We are a recognized digital media leader with more than 14 million monthly readers and our company was just named to Inc’s Top 5000 list for 2016.
  • We are a tightly knit team that is passionate about the overall product and strives to be an expert in the field. We have a collaborative culture driven by mutual respect that fosters regular feedback and group discussion.
  • We are an exciting, rapidly growing company and we want you to grow with us. At The Cheat Sheet, your career is what you make of it.
  • Work from home, a coffee shop, or anywhere of your choosing. We have a distributed workforce, which means that you can live wherever you want and work with brilliant colleagues from around the country.
  • We offer competitive salaries, health, dental & vision insurance and 401k contributions.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

  • A background in and passion for states + cities writing, as well as a voice that you’re looking to hone.
  • A 4 year degree or 1-3 years equivalent experience in content creation, preferably as a writer, editor, content strategist or producer.
  • Be a news junkie who loves to stay up-to-date on new reports and studies.
  • Exceptional writing and editing abilities with an English professor’s grasp of grammar.
  • Excellent analytical and research capabilities.
  • A dual-minded approach: You’re highly creative and an excellent writer but can also be process-driven, think scale, and rely on data to make decisions.
  • Experience in online CMS (WordPress,etc.) required
  • A strong grasp of proper grammar and punctuation (e.g., Strunk & White’s The Elements of Style). Knowledge of AP Style is a plus.
  • Experience with online media libraries, and general reference sites a plus.
  • The ability to propose your own story ideas and angles based on your industry knowledge.
  • Excellent organizational, project management and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a virtual environment.

If this opportunity interests you and you fit the job description, please fill out this form.

About The Cheat Sheet

The Cheat Sheet is the ultimate destination for everything modern men want, need, and ought to know, do or buy so they can get the most out of life.

The Cheat Sheet is built for sophisticated modern men who inherently understand and leverage the power of the Information Age. They are curious and adventurous, and they depend on The Cheat Sheet to provide the freedom to remain active and maximize their experiences.

We are a tightly-knit team passionate about building the world’s go-to resource for quickly learning useful knowledge in a fast-paced mobile era. You’ll love our quirky, positive, and welcoming environment where the sky’s the limit for your career.

We are driven individuals who are excited about going to work everyday. We take pride in our products and are talented leaders in our industry. We don’t just hire smart people. We hire people who crave an open environment where they can be creative, ambitious, and have a real impact.

We’re a super-friendly group of people who love to stay connected via our virtual #watercooler. Here you’ll find quirky anecdotes, funny gifs and emojis, lots of laughter, details about our virtual secret santa exchange, and much more.

Flexibility rules! At The Cheat Sheet you are welcome to work from anywhere: your home, a coffee shop, or even the beach! We care more about high-quality results than your location in space-time while you create things our readers love.