Reverb
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Company Description

Reverb is the largest online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling new, used, and vintage musical instruments. Since launching in 2013, Reverb has grown into a vibrant community of buyers and sellers all over the world. By focusing on inspiring content, price transparency, musician-focused eCommerce tools, a music-savvy customer service team, and more, Reverb has created an online destination where the global music community can connect over the perfect piece of music gear.
We believe that music makes the world a better place, which is why our mission is to make the world more musical. Sales on Reverb support Reverb Gives, which provides youth music education programs across the world with instruments they need to make music.

Job Description

About the team: Our team produces editorial features, mini-documentaries, tutorials, gear demos, buying guides, and more for a large audience of music makers. We teach our readers and viewers about instruments old and new, inspire them to use the gear they have, and help them make good decisions when buying the next piece of their rig.
About the role: We're looking for an Editor to commission and guide the work of freelance writers, while researching, reporting, and writing their own articles. The topics covered will include electronic music-making, modern production techniques, and other music-making topics. So you should have: 

  • Strong writing skills
  • A deep interest in electronic music instruments and production methods
  • An eye for finding compelling narratives within broad ideas
  • A familiarity with publications and writers that cover music-making
  • A passion to learn about the many ways music is made today

The Editor will report to our Content Manager, on the Marketing Team. This is a full-time position located in our Chicago, IL, office, but we are open to remote hires within multiple states as well. For candidates who will work remotely, visit this link for a list of approved locations. 
To apply, please submit a resume, a cover letter that explains why you would be a good fit for the role, and 3-5 examples of published articles that demonstrate your knowledge about music-making. Please include these as an attachment with your resume and cover letter.
Responsibilities:

  • Grow a network of freelance contributors and manage their work: field pitches, refine ideas, commission pieces, and edit drafts into their final, published forms
  • Research and write editorial features on various music-making topics
  • Interview artists and producers about how they make their art
  • Cover the release of new instruments and music tech
  • Assist the creation of other forms of Reverb content, from mini-documentaries to music gear buying guides

Qualifications

  • 3 or more years of experience as a professional writer or editor (freelance or employed full-time) 
  • A passion for a diverse range of musical genres and subgenres
  • The ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
  • Proficiency with a digital recording rig (DAW, audio interface, and microphones)
  • Experience with a content management system (CMS) and basic HTML, or the ability to learn quickly

Additional Information

Reverb offers compensation packages that include base, bonus, and equity in the form of Etsy restricted stock units. Some of our key benefits include but are not limited to the following:

  • 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents (you read it right: no premiums!)
  • Life, AD&D, and supplemental long-and short-term disability insurance
  • A matching 401(k)
  • A generous PTO policy that includes vacation, sick/mental health days plus 11 paid holidays and two floating holidays. 
  • 18 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child
  • Up to $7,500 reimbursement of adoption-related expenses
  • Paid sabbatical program
  • Ways to give back to your community through a charitable contribution match and volunteer time off

At Reverb, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant and resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Reverb is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
We know that the impostor syndrome and confidence gap are real. Please do not hesitate to apply!

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Candidate Location Eligibility:
Atlanta, GA
Chicago, IL
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Detroit, MI
Houston, TX
Indianapolis, IN
Milwaukee, WI
Philadelphia, PA
Phoenix – Mesa – Scottsdale, AZ
Portland, OR
Raleigh-Durham, NC
Richmond, VA
San Antonio, TX

What are Reverb Perks + Benefits

Reverb Benefits Overview

Get employer paid health benefits, 401k matching/pension contributions, equity (offers vary by country), 18 weeks of gender neutral parental leave, supplemental mental health benefits, and generous paid time off—whether your band is touring in Japan or your teen is touring their first college campus. And, we're embracing a flexible work model which empowers our people to do their best work一wherever they are.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Reverb Serves promotes opportunities for employees to volunteer with local organizations.
Partners with nonprofits
Through Reverb Gives, a portion of every purchase made on Reverb helps youth music education programs get the musical instruments they need to make music.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Hybrid work model
Employee awards
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Reverb pays 100% of monthly premiums for you & eligible dependents. Your spouse or domestic partner, children/stepchildren (up to 26), & disabled children in your guardianship of any age are covered.
Vision insurance
Reverb pays 100% of monthly premiums for you & eligible dependents. Your spouse or domestic partner, children/stepchildren (up to 26), & disabled children in your guardianship of any age are covered.
Health insurance
Reverb pays 100% of monthly premiums for you & eligible dependents. Your spouse or domestic partner, children/stepchildren (up to 26), & disabled children in your guardianship of any age are covered.
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Transgender health care benefits
Wellness days
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Reverb's 401(k) retirement plan matches 50 cents on the dollar of an employee's contributions up to 6% of eligible income (3% maximum match).
Company equity
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Reverb matches eligible employee contributions up to $750 per year.
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Reverb sponsors the Care@Work benefit, a family care service that can help you find caregivers for your whole family, including your child, parents/grandparents and/or pet.
Generous parental leave
Reverb offers 18 weeks paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Fertility benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Reverb offers 20 vacation days per year for the first five years of service, which increase to 25 days in future years.
Paid volunteer time
Employees receive 40 hours per year (10 hours/quarter) of paid volunteer time.
Sabbatical
Eligible employees get 4 weeks of paid sabbatical for every 5 years of service..
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Reverb offers unlimited sick/mental health days.
Flexible time off
Bereavement leave benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Reverb provides Commuter Transit & Parking benefits through Wageworks. This program allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible commuting expenses.
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Reverb's office has snack bars, coffee stations, and espresso makers, and there's a fridge that gets stocked with La Croix (and Cold Brew in the summer months).
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Reverbers perform with co-workers, learn how to play, or just cheer on their teammates at music-filled happy hours.
Onsite office parking
Employees can enjoy free street parking near the office. We also work with the local alderman to provide employees with parking passes during the Cubs baseball season to make parking a breeze!
Fitness stipend
Gympass offers benefit-eligible employees (and up to 5 family members) unlimited access to thousands of fitness venues, featuring over 800 different activities at up to an 80% discount.
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Mother's room
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Grow professionally and personally through REV Talks, our workshops featuring topics ranging from meditation and healthy eating to “DJing 101.”
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Personal development training
Virtual coaching services

Additional Perks + Benefits

In addition to these perks, Reverb provides employees with a quarterly stipend to be used to support their personal wellness and work/life balance. We also want to highlight that our medical plans include coverage for gender affirming care and fertility/infertility treatments.

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