Careermilard: FULL TIME [hiring] Weekend Editor @find Position
An exciting opportunity: [hiring] Weekend Editor @find! We're looking for someone to start immediately in this Remote role. This position requires a strong skillset in relevant areas. We offer a Competitive salary.
Salon is a spirited home for journalism that takes a critical look at current events, seeks alternatives to the status quo, engages with big ideas and holds power to account. Embracing a wide range of liberal and progressive views, we cover the arts and culture with rigor and insight, champion social progress and, with our digital community, lead good-faith debates about the stuff that really matters. We question authority and assumptions, starting with our own. One of the first entirely digital major media outlets, Salon's award-winning journalism has driven the national conversation since 1995. In 2023, Salon joined the Find.co portfolio of media sites.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced editor to join our weekend team, specifically covering Saturdays and company holidays. In this position, you will independently manage Salon's homepage, performing tasks such as optimizing, promoting and writing stories as needed. You will be required to respond swiftly and accurately to current events in the news, as well as serve as the point of contact for corrections, queries, updates and more.
This position requires high editorial standards, strong news judgment and an understanding of Salon's audience and voice. You must have a track record of working and publishing independently as a journalist. Additionally, you should be proficient with analytics platforms, such as Chartbeat, and have a basic understanding of social media tools.
Responsibilities
? Curate Salon's homepage to keep it up to date and showcase the depth and breadth of our editorial coverage
? Closely monitor analytics and make strategic decisions, independently and in collaboration with the editorial team, to grow our readership
? Closely monitor news, trends, and the larger landscape of Salon's coverage
? Write and self-publish stories, as well as execute social promotion as needed
Requirements
? Strong and fast-paced editing skills for a digital publication, including familiarity with AP Style
? Ability to work independently ? and write and publish clean and accurate copy solo, without backup ? and as part of a close-knit team
? Proficiency in digital analytics tools like Chartbeat and experience with CMS platforms
? Knowledge of professional journalism standards and best practices
? Demonstrated understanding of Salon's voice and editorial mission
? 3+ years of professional journalism experience and Bachelor's degree (or equivalent newsroom training)
Additional Information:
? Part-time, hourly position: $20/hour
? This is a remote position, but you must be legally able to work in the U.S.
? Regular 8-hour schedule covering Saturdays and company holidays, with potential opportunity to pick up additional shifts
Apply Now
Salon is a spirited home for journalism that takes a critical look at current events, seeks alternatives to the status quo, engages with big ideas and holds power to account. Embracing a wide range of liberal and progressive views, we cover the arts and culture with rigor and insight, champion social progress and, with our digital community, lead good-faith debates about the stuff that really matters. We question authority and assumptions, starting with our own. One of the first entirely digital major media outlets, Salon's award-winning journalism has driven the national conversation since 1995. In 2023, Salon joined the Find.co portfolio of media sites.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced editor to join our weekend team, specifically covering Saturdays and company holidays. In this position, you will independently manage Salon's homepage, performing tasks such as optimizing, promoting and writing stories as needed. You will be required to respond swiftly and accurately to current events in the news, as well as serve as the point of contact for corrections, queries, updates and more.
This position requires high editorial standards, strong news judgment and an understanding of Salon's audience and voice. You must have a track record of working and publishing independently as a journalist. Additionally, you should be proficient with analytics platforms, such as Chartbeat, and have a basic understanding of social media tools.
Responsibilities
? Curate Salon's homepage to keep it up to date and showcase the depth and breadth of our editorial coverage
? Closely monitor analytics and make strategic decisions, independently and in collaboration with the editorial team, to grow our readership
? Closely monitor news, trends, and the larger landscape of Salon's coverage
? Write and self-publish stories, as well as execute social promotion as needed
Requirements
? Strong and fast-paced editing skills for a digital publication, including familiarity with AP Style
? Ability to work independently ? and write and publish clean and accurate copy solo, without backup ? and as part of a close-knit team
? Proficiency in digital analytics tools like Chartbeat and experience with CMS platforms
? Knowledge of professional journalism standards and best practices
? Demonstrated understanding of Salon's voice and editorial mission
? 3+ years of professional journalism experience and Bachelor's degree (or equivalent newsroom training)
Additional Information:
? Part-time, hourly position: $20/hour
? This is a remote position, but you must be legally able to work in the U.S.
? Regular 8-hour schedule covering Saturdays and company holidays, with potential opportunity to pick up additional shifts
Apply Now