Welcome to The Shade Room

Where Black Culture Leads and the Content Always Delivers.

Founded in 2014, The Shade Room is one of the fastest-growing digital media brands in the game, leading the conversation on entertainment, news, politics, and real-life moments that shape and reflect Black culture. Millions of people come to TSR daily for what’s really happening, and we never miss.

With a lean, powerhouse team behind the scenes, we mix editorial instincts with social media expertise. We break stories, spark conversation, and keep our audience informed, engaged, and entertained 24/7.

We’re headquartered in Los Angeles but fully remote, which means we move fast, think big, and collaborate from wherever we are. Flexibility, creativity, and cultural authenticity are built into our DNA. Whether it's crafting viral headlines, covering breaking news, or celebrating Black excellence, we do it with purpose and style.

If you're driven, creative, and ready to be part of something that’s shifting the media landscape—you’ll feel right at home at The Shade Room.

Only reviewing candidates located in Los Angeles, CA
*PLEASE INCLUDE A LINK TO YOUR PREVIOUS WORK ON YOUR RESUME*

About the role

Reporting to the Director, Editorial and TSR Teens Content, the Weekends & Evenings Staff Writer, theshaderoom.com is responsible for creating multiple quick-turnaround stories a day, while also working on longer-lead projects, and helping the team meet daily content frequency goals. This role requires great news judgment from someone who loves and gets Black people and culture across the diaspora, and can work fast without sacrificing quality, accuracy, or personality.

Schedule

Wednesday: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm PT

Thursday: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm PT 

Friday: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm PT 

Saturday: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm PT

Sunday: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm PT

What you'll do

• Write, develop, edit, and publish stories for theshaderoom.com.
• React quickly to breaking news and develop stories based on factual information received.
• Conduct research on assigned topics.
• Fact-check and research viral stories to ensure accuracy.
• Stay abreast on current trending topics that connect with The Shade Room audience and create stories based on trends.
• Attend meetings to delegate tasks.
• Contribute creative and engaging ideas to brainstorm sessions with theshaderoom.com team.
• Ensure all-around consistency (style, fonts, images, and tone) on the website.
• Stay up to date on the latest industry trends, software, and digital media compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Great news judgement from someone who loves and gets Black culture across the diaspora.
• The ability to self-edit work. 
• Understanding of SEO best practices.
• The ability to make corrections based on notes given.
• A creative writer with the ability to write in a witty, fun and trendy tone to appeal to The Shade Room demographic of 18 – 41 years old.
• Impeccable attention to detail, solid organizational skills, highly motivated, and results driven.
• The ability to work in a quick-turnaround environment without sacrificing quality, accuracy or personality.
• Experience with popular social media platforms and trends. 
• Relationship management: networking skills with the ability to cultivate strong professional relationships with internal and external partners. 
• Flexibility in managing multiple responsibilities and assignments simultaneously; ability to meet deadlines; experience managing both urgent, short-term projects and complex, longer-term projects.
• Ability to work holidays as scheduled.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Legal right to work in the US.

Education and Experience

BA in Journalism, English, Communications, or related field preferred but not required. Minimum of 2+ years of professional journalism, communications or social media experience creating content, preferably for a high-output and trusted media brand. Experience using WordPress, Photoshop and/or other photo editing tools.

Only reviewing candidates located in Los Angeles, CA
*PLEASE INCLUDE A LINK TO YOUR PREVIOUS WORK ON YOUR RESUME*

Benefits

At The Shade Room, we’re not just redefining media—we’re also redefining what it means to love where you work.

We’re a fully remote company, powered by a team of sharp, creative minds who hustle hard, think big, and bring serious innovation to the table.

We take care of our team. Our benefits package:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision – Because your health comes first.
• Life Insurance – Peace of mind, covered.
• 401(k) + Company Match – Build your future while building Black culture.
• Paid Time Off & Sick Time – Work hard, rest harder.

We’re a team that works smart, supports each other, and actually enjoys what we do. Does this sound like you? We might just be your next favorite place to work.

Compensation & Location

Pay range will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications. This is a full-time (40 hours), non-exempt, remote position. Candidates must be based in Los Angeles, CA.