Posted On: March 29, 2011

Journalism Job

Media Organization: FatCap.com

Company Description

Why We Are Awesome:
o Founded in 1998, FatCap is the most respected street-art and graffiti website online. It is the largest website in Europe in this industry, and ranks in the Top 5 worldwide.
o The company is expanding, launching major innovative products in 2011.
o Our team is worldwide. We have 30+ worldwide contributors, and a permanent team in the US and in France.
o We are privately owned by the same guys who founded it 13 years ago as teenagers.

Job Description

Why You Are Awesome:
o You have a strong understanding of content and the digital landscape.
o You can represent the company to artists, advertisers and partners.
o You are comfortable managing editors, interns and freelance writers.
o You can produce content from press releases, photos and videos.
Being Awesome Together:
o You will be in charge of setting the tone for the site and working on the editorial plan from week to week
o You will collaborate with a worldwide team (including FatCap.org in French), and find support from all 4 corners of the globe.
o You will cover street-art and graffiti events: exhibitions, festivals, corporate events, etc.
o You will manage the relationship with our community (first and foremost the artists), helping to build a one-to-one relationship with our top 200-premium artists worldwide
Being Awesome Together:
o You will be in charge of setting the tone for the site and working on the editorial plan from week to week
o You will collaborate with a worldwide team (including FatCap.org in French), and find support from all 4 corners of the globe.
o You will cover street-art and graffiti events: exhibitions, festivals, corporate events, etc.
o You will manage the relationship with our community (first and foremost the artists), helping to build a one-to-one relationship with our top 200-premium artists worldwide
The Necessities
o Strong writing, oral and interpersonal skills
o Organized, you know how to deal with deadlines
o Proven ability to manage a team of writers.
o Natural self-starter, to work independently and remotely
o A passion (and ideally a real gift) for writing
o An interest in the arts, especially the urban kind
o Deep knowledge of web publishing
The Extras
o Take the lead on new business development and partnerships that help build our brand
o Proficient in photography and / or video producing and editing
o Comfortable and creative using our Twitter, Facebook, & Marketing Newsletter platforms.
o Collaborate with our other agencies for advertising opportunities
o Live in the greater New York Area with ability to travel preferred

To Apply

Please send us your resume (no cover letters!), and an email with answers to the following questions:
• List 5 articles (include URLs) from 2010 & 2011 on FatCap that you enjoyed, and at least 1 sentence (no more than 2) as to why for each.
• Name at least 1 artist that you would like to interview, and explain why in 4 sentences.
• Point out 3 things that FatCap.com could be doing better.
Contact Address: jobs@fatcap.com