Apple expands editorial focus with music hires

Apple is sharpening its focus on editorial content by looking to hire people with a background in music and pop culture commentary.

It’s currently advertising for an editorial producer role, based in London, and the job ad specifies it’s looking for an individual with “a specific expertise in music journalism” who is a “seasoned writer with broad pop culture background” (as spotted via Music Ally).


The role will apparently be split 50:50 between production and editorial duties, with the latter including writing and editing/managing “a sea of freelancers”.


The job description reads:


“iTunes is looking for an editorial producer with experience across pop culture and a specific expertise in music journalism. This full-time position is split between editorial and producing duties. The editorial duties focus on writing, editing, managing a sea of freelancers, and working collaboratively with business and content heads to shape and define editorially driven merchandising promotions. As far as producing, this role will also focus on special projects and promotions, making sure all parties understand the timelines and deliverables associated with getting these pages live, and making sure we execute flawlessly and on time.”
The role also specifies that the individual should have “deep contacts in the freelance world with writers who can cover the spectrum of pop culture (music, movies, books, etc.)”.


“Writing lively copy with personality and verve that still adheres to the Apple brand”, is another specified requirement, along with working with colleagues “across different teams to identify and execute on future editorial priorities”.