Morning Blogger, The Cut

As a Morning Blogger at The Cut, your primary responsibilities will include identifying and writing up to four engaging news stories daily across various categories like Politics, Culture, Self, and Style. You will report to the News Editor, monitoring breaking news and social media to ensure that you are presenting the most timely and relevant information. A crucial part of your role will be writing the first news post by 10 AM each day.

To qualify for the Morning Blogger position at The Cut, applicants should have at least two years of writing experience, a deep understanding of the Cut's editorial voice, and solid news judgment. Familiarity with SEO practices is also essential, as well as the ability to work independently and efficiently under tight deadlines.

Yes, the Morning Blogger position at The Cut is fully remote! This flexible arrangement allows you to work from anywhere while contributing to engaging content for our audience. However, you will need to adhere to the working hours from Monday to Friday as specified in the job description.

The Cut covers a range of topics, but as a Morning Blogger, you will focus on providing news stories related to Power, Culture, Self, and Style. This includes politics, celebrity news, social media trends, and cultural conversations that resonate with our audience—essentially, anything that captures the essence of what women care about today.

The Cut is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recognize that diverse perspectives lead to richer storytelling and engagement with our audiences. As part of Vox Media, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment and actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, ensuring that every voice is amplified and valued.

In your response, emphasize your ability to work under tight deadlines while still maintaining quality. Discuss specific instances where you had to write quickly about breaking news, how you approached gathering information, and how you ensured that your articles were engaging and met readers' expectations.

Highlight your daily routine for consuming news—whether through social media, news platforms, newsletters, or podcasts. Discuss any tools or strategies you use to ensure you're always informed about the latest happenings that are important to a broad audience.

Demonstrate your knowledge of The Cut’s unique tone and perspective. Share examples of articles or content that you think capture the Cut's voice and explain how you would emulate that in your writing while still adding your personal touch.

Discuss your approach to determining story priority by evaluating the potential impact, relevance, and timeliness of the stories. Explain how you balance reporting on major news items while also considering what might resonate with your audience.

Provide a specific example where you incorporated SEO best practices into your writing, detailing the strategies you used to optimize for search engines while ensuring the content remained engaging for readers. Highlight the results, such as increased traffic or engagement.

Mention specific tools, such as Hootsuite, TweetDeck, or BuzzSumo, that help you track trending topics and breaking news on social media. Explain how you leverage these insights to inform your writing and keep up with the day’s crucial stories.

Discuss the importance of accuracy and detail how you would approach fact-checking. Mention steps such as verifying sources, cross-referencing information, and consulting with editors, and emphasize your commitment to journalistic integrity.

Reflect on specific challenges you’ve faced in high-pressure situations, such as tight deadlines or breaking news. Describe how you’ve developed strategies for overcoming these challenges, including time management or remaining calm under pressure.

Talk about techniques to make your writing relatable and interesting, such as incorporating relevant anecdotes, using humor appropriately, and addressing topics important to the audience. Mention ways you analyze reader engagement to tailor future content.

Share your passion for the topics covered by The Cut and your enthusiasm for being part of a team that influences conversations among women. Highlight your alignment with the company's values around diversity and inclusion, and express how this position would be a great fit for your skills and career goals.