WXPN Digital Content Editor

Job Responsibilities

Write, edit, and publish daily content about Philadelphia’s music scene and national artists for XPN.org including news stories, concert recaps, artist features, the weekly top stories newsletter, and other timely music coverage. Ensure that all content maintains WXPN’s voice while copy-editing, training, and setting editorial standards for the station’s writing team.

Collaborate with Programming, Marketing, Membership, and Web teams to create content that supports station-wide goals and maintains consistent messaging across platforms

Edit content from in-house contributors and freelance writers, ensuring consistency of voice, and alignment with editorial standards.

Coordinate with photographers, videographers, and other multimedia creators to assign coverage, manage workflow, and integrate visual content into digital publishing.

Develop and maintain editorial calendar, identify emerging news and trends, and set coverage priorities that align with station programming and audience interests. Define best practices for hooks, CTAs, and simple A/B tests for social ad campaigns.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

At least 2-5 years writing and editing for a newsroom or equivalent digital outlet required; at least 2-5 years covering music and culture required. Philadelphia scene experience strongly preferred.

At least 2-5 years using the Adobe Creative Cloud for photo, audio, and video editing required

2+ years platform-native social content creation and scheduling (Reddit, Facebook, Instagram) required. Experience with Google Analytics preferred

Proven reliability with editorial calendars and daily deadlines required

1-3+ years of experience building and publishing content in WordPress, including embedding media (photo, audio, video), managing metadata, tags, and categories preferred

Pay Range

$55,000.00 - $64,285.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered. 

How To Apply

Formal application for this position MUST be made through the University of Pennsylvania Online Employment System:https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Hajoc...

Only applications that include BOTH a cover letter and resume will be considered.

Deadline for Applications: November 18, 2025

No phone calls, please.