Wanna Edit SFist?
So hey, we've got some sad news. SFist is sorry to report that our beloved sports guru and fun-loving grammar anarchist Jon Shurkin is stepping down as editor. We're going to miss him and his dyspeptic-with-a-twinkle style. (No hate in the comments, please -- we're very sad!)
BUT: our loss can be your gain! Do you want to edit SFist?
Gothamist HQ is looking for an editor with a point of view about the San Francisco Bay Area and who can dedicate a full-time effort to the site. Don't you want to hang out with all us glamorous bloggers and harass beleaguered elected officials and heads of public transportation systems? Yes you do!
Send your resume to info@gothamist.com and tell us why in heaven's name you'd want to work with us (and if you've sent a resume in before, no harm in sending it in again). The full job description is after the jump. We're looking forward to working with you!
Look! It's all the SFist editors. Do you see yourself in that picture? Thanks, Eve!
Position Title:
Editor of SFist.com
News Organization Name (required):
SFist.com - a blog about San Francisco from Gothamist LLC
Description and Qualifications:
We are looking for a dynamic individual to be the full-time editor of our blog about San Francisco, SFist.com. The job requires a highly motivated and curious individual who loves San Francisco and is interested in writing about it for a growing audience. This is a great opportunity for someone to get immediate experience and exposure in a truly instantaneous form of media.
The editor will be expected to write a number of posts per day, as well as manage a group of contributors to maintain an daily editorial schedule. The editor should be prepared to write about breaking news should events occur.
We are looking for a college graduate who is very Internet savvy. Being familiar with online news sources is a must. The candidate should be familiar with blogs as well; having maintained his/her own blog or website is a plus, but not necessary. The candidate should be very comfortable with blogging platforms, social media, and the internet in general.
The editor will report to the publisher and editorial director of the Gothamist LLC network. We'll provide you with support to hold meetings and events with staff and readers, but the editor will largely be autonomous.
Salary:
Competitive; no benefits, but flexible work situation
Application Instructions:
Please send a short letter explaining why you are an ideal candidate, a resume, and relevant clips of or links to writing samples to info@gothamist.com with the subject title "SFist editor."