Content Creator

pulsd is a technology first, local media company with a clear mission to make the best of New York City more enjoyable, more accessible, and more affordable, for more of its residents in the most customer centric way.

For the past several years, pulsd has been unlocking the magic of New York City for New Yorkers. We have created a marketplace where, on the one side, we have made it more affordable for over 400,000 New Yorkers to discover and experience the most memorable moments of their lives; while on the other side, we empower incredible local businesses, artisans and entrepreneurs.

We are looking for a Content Creator to join a small team of highly-skilled professionals whose focus is on bringing more users and businesses onto the pulsd platform. This is a cross functional role that includes writing, social and design.

Our current partners include hundreds of local businesses, all the way up to preeminent global brands such as Tao Group, Union Square Hospitality, Zuma New York, Exhale, Skin Spa, Eataly, The Bowery Hotel and many more.

Here are 2 New York Times articles on what New York City means to us, and what this role can mean for you:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/10/realestate/coronavirus-staying-in-new-york.html

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/10/14/realestate/14hunt-marsova.html

Responsibilities:

• Produce content and lead content strategy for pulsd across all of our platforms including web, app, and social media covering an audience of 400,000 New Yorkers.
• Work directly with pulsd’s Editorial Director to produce engaging, lifestyle themed content.
• Build and maintain a strong brand identity that resonates with the target audience, using a combination of creativity, analytics, and a deep understanding of our members’ needs and market trends.
• Shoot and edit a wide range of social-first content; unscripted and scripted, using both original and legacy footage from a wide range of brand partners from New York City’s hospitality, entertainment, & fashion industries.
• Become an authority on New York City’s hospitality and entertainment scene.

Requirements:

• Graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree from a leading university or liberal arts college.
• At least 1 year of experience in professional lifestyle writing, editing, & publishing.
• At least 1 year of experience working professionally with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook) to create engaging content that drives follower growth.
• Comprehension of standard grammar (AP Style preferred).
• Excellent attention to detail and self-editing skills.
• A command of Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, InDesign, & Illustrator.
• Possess an eye for great photography, and some experience in photography.
• Be comfortable with numbers and weekly performance reporting.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation including base, and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive, fully paid for Healthcare, Dental & Vision.
• Breakfast & catered lunch paid for by the company.
• Expense account to explore NYC for free.
• Complimentary pulsd experiences.

Base Salary for the Content Creator role is $60,000 to $80,000. pulsd, in good faith, believes that the posted salary range is accurate at the time of posting. pulsd may pay more or less than the posted range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, and experience, among others. This range may be modified in the future at pulsd's discretion.