Spanfeller Media Group has two sites, The Daily Meal and The Active Times. The Active Times is looking to expand its edit team and hire 2-3 editors ASAP. The content focus is Health & Fitness and Adventure Travel so an interest and/or background in one or both is recommended but not required. The position does offer some media trips and product testing when available. It is located in Flatiron/USQ in NYC.

Mic is looking for an exceptional staff reporter to join the Connections team in NYC. As a Connections reporter, you'll be covering the myriad sex, dating, relationship and friendship issues that are relevant to millennials and how we connect with each other in the digital age.

As a Connections staff writer, you’ll do a solid mix of features writing with day-to-day reporting on trending and breaking news stories; you should be equally comfortable with doing both. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in sex and dating issues and won’t shy away from writing about taboo topics. You should be savvy at finding news stories on Reddit, Twitter, Tumblr, etc., and you should be excited to get on the phone every day and call up sources. You should have strong opinions about topics like birth control, motherhood, Tinder, sex education and work spouses. You should also have a sharp eye, a smart and compelling voice and a knack for spotting trends in the sex and relationships world.

Odyssey is looking for a driven leader who will revolutionize the model of content creation and content discovery by building a community of influencers around the country that capture diverse, hyper-local perspectives. Candidates should have a passion for digital media and finding new ways to push the industry forward. Assistant Managing Editors will manage 20 communities of millennial thought leaders across the country. Candidates should have a strong strategy mindset as they will be integral to our continued growth.

Ideasmyth is seeking an individual who has obtained or is pursuing an MFA in English for our Editorial Consultant position.This person will create and assist in the implementation of written content for Ideasmyth’s social media and web presence. They will also write and edit blog content to be published on our Ideablog. Other responsibilities include researching industry related topics and collaborating on ideas for weekly and monthly publications.

An ideal candidate has outstanding writing and editing credentials and is interested in accessible, contemporary blogging. The position is suited for MFA level students to experienced professionals. While this position is currently unpaid, the Editorial Consultant will have opportunities to develop relationships with new talent and network with industry leads. They will also have the option of being trained in top-level editing of client manuscripts.

Responsibilities:
Editing blog content and uploading it to WordPress
Scouting, recruiting and corresponding with guest bloggers
Curate and develop new content for the Ideasmyth Ideablog and website, as well as client websites
Researching information on current events and industry trends and incorporating it into Ideasmyth’s practices
Scouting and communicating with guest bloggers
Write and edit blog and social media content to be published and posted
Oversee a small team of social media and editorial interns
Attend weekly Ideasmyth meetings and office hours in Manhattan

Preferred Qualifications:
Wordpress and/or blogging experience
Cultural journalism, book journalism and book reviewing experience
Coding knowledge (Basic HTML/CSS)
Interest in contemporary authors, bloggers and other creatives
Comfortable working with computers and learning new technology and software

Requirements:
Ability to commit to 20 hours per week for 6 months
Ability to work efficiently from home & also attend weekly meetings and office hours
Self-motivated, hard-working attitude
Meticulous organization & time management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects at once
Willingness to learn!
An entrepreneurial spirit

Digital Trends (http://www.digitaltrends.com) is seeking part-time editorial assistants with a love of consumer tech and gadgetry. This is a fast-paced gig where you'll find and write multiple news stories every day, aid in the editorial process, and also attend industry events as time goes on.

Do not apply unless you have experience reporting online tech news and work from our New York City office (near Penn Station) several hours each week day (during normal work hours).

You must know how to fact check, create basic header images for a story, and be self-driven to start new projects. If we're satisfied with your work, it could develop into a consistent, long-term working relationship with many opportunities down the road.

Right now, we're hunting for writers to contribute to our Mobile/Wearables, Social Media, Smart Home, Audio/Video, and Photography tech sections. In addition to news, Digital Trends offers roundups, features, opinion, "how to," and "tips" articles to help users get the most out of their social media experience.

Broad knowledge of the current tech landscape is a must, and if you don't know how to use WordPress, you'll need to learn fast. In time, a solid candidate will earn the option to write feature posts, do live reporting, review products, and contribute regular articles / columns based on hot topics. Compensation is per hour, and negotiable based on experience.

To apply, please include a cover letter explaining your background, your areas of interest/experience in tech, your availability, a resume, and three published clips (links are fine, include a LinkedIn), or a link to your portfolio. Tell us what you offer Digital Trends and why you'd like to join our team.

In lieu of published clips, you may also choose to complete the following assignment: Explain how to play the card game “Hearts” to a person who has never played it before. Be as clear and concise as possible, and use effective formatting and organization techniques to aid comprehension.

We will not consider applications without a cover letter, resume, and writing sample of some kind.

WHO WE WANT: A motivated journalist and editor with at least five years of business writing and editing experience, preferably in a real-time news operation. The preferred candidate will be familiar with the biotech and life sciences industry. Knowledge of molecular diagnostics, companion diagnostics, personalized medicine, and molecular research tools is a big plus but not required. You must be able to work under tight and constant deadlines, and have experience covering business news including financial results, alliances, and M&A activity. Familiarity with social media platforms and promoting news via these platforms is also desirable. We are seeking someone who can quickly get up to speed and start editing and writing in-depth, value-added content.

WHAT YOU'LL DO: Your primary responsibility will be assigning and editing copy that is filed daily by our team of writers. In addition, you will be expected to produce news briefs and feature articles on business news related to the genomics and molecular diagnostics fields and develop sources in the industry, academia, and government. You may also be assigned to cover a few conferences and/or trade shows each year.

This is a full-time position located in our downtown Manhattan office. We are currently not considering freelancers, part-timers, or others wishing to work remotely.

WHAT WE OFFER: A congenial yet fast-paced environment, competitive salary, health insurance, and 401k.

The Verona-Cedar Grove Times seeks a reporter to cover beat and feature reporting including local government meetings (BOE and Township Council). The successful candidate will write and develop feature stories and perform other routine editorial tasks such as writing headlines and captions and assisting in the layout of news pages. The candidate must also be able to prepare and post stories to the web. A college degree and proven journalism experience are preferred. Good oral and written communication skills, PC and social media familiarity, and the ability to deal with the public are necessary. Must have adequate means of transportation to perform out-of-office assignments in a timely fashion.

Reuters is looking for a Mandarin-speaking financial news correspondent to write and deliver reports on financial markets and the US economy live from the Nasdaq. The reports air live on CCTV2, a global Mandarin business channel affiliated with CCTV, China's national television network.

This is a part time position, Mondays through Thursdays, 6:30 am - 10:30 am. It will run from mid-December through mid-February. while the full time correspondent is on maternity leave.

Well+Good, the premier lifestyle and news publication dedicated to the wellness scene, has an immediate opening for a full-time wellness writer, based in its airy and light-filled New York offices, where there may also occasionally be free green juices and coffee.

The writer will be responsible for writing and producing news and feature articles, with a focus on natural beauty and wellness, as well as email newsletters.

The ideal candidate will have a master’s in journalism or strong journalism background; two years’ experience writing for an online lifestyle site, preferably within health and wellness; and is passionate about natural and organic beauty.

This is a fast-paced reporting role. It requires stepping into the flow of a news room, and working alongside a smart and passionate editorial team.

This is the perfect opportunity for a writer who cares about wellness and journalism in equal measure.

The ideal candidate should also be positive, extremely organized and adept at working under tight daily deadlines.

The ability to teach us a thing or two about crow pose or willingness to share your favorite DIY face mask recipes is also totally a bonus.

Responsibilities:

Research and write Well+Good articles across wellness topics (approx. 8–10 articles per week)
Compose newsletter copy and subject lines (3–4 times per week)
Practice high standards of journalism while writing with wit, humor, and style
Adopt the Well+Good editorial voice
Compose and edit sponsored copy or social media, as needed
Manage and edit special editorial features, as needed

Qualifications:

• MA or MS in Journalism, or a very strong journalism background
  2 years experience as a news/lifestyle writer for a fast-paced publication
• A passion for healthy living and the wellness scene (you speak Barry’s Bootcamp, Flywheel, and Juice Press)
• Ability to write quickly and concisely with wit and sophistication
• Diligent, self-motivated and eager to contribute
• Accurate, thorough, and detail-obsessed
• Ability to prioritize multiple simultaneous assignments

Well+Good, the premier lifestyle and news publication dedicated to the wellness scene, has an immediate opening for a full-time wellness writer, based in its airy and light-filled New York offices, where there may also occasionally be free green juices and coffee.

The writer will be responsible for writing and producing news and feature articles, with a focus on food and nutrition, as well as email newsletters.

The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree in journalism or a strong journalism background, and two years’ experience writing for an online lifestyle site, preferably within health and wellness.

This is a fast-paced reporting role. It requires stepping into the flow of a news room, and working alongside a smart and passionate editorial team.

This is the perfect opportunity for a wellness writer who cares about healthy food/nutrition and journalism in equal measure.

The ideal candidate should also be positive, extremely organized and adept at working under tight daily deadlines.

The ability to teach us a thing or two about crow pose or willingness to share your favorite smoothie bowl recipes is also totally a bonus.

Responsibilities:

• Research and write Well+Good articles (approx. 8–10 articles per week)
• Compose newsletter copy and subject lines (3–4 times per week)
• Practice high standards of journalism while writing with with wit, humor, and style
• Adopt the Well+Good editorial voice
• Compose and edit sponsored copy or social media, as needed
• Qualifications:
• MA or MS in Journalism, or a very strong journalism background
• 2 years experience as a news/lifestyle writer for a fast-paced publication
• A passion for healthy living and the wellness scene (you speak Barry’s Bootcamp, Flywheel, and Juice Press)
• Ability to write quickly and concisely with wit and sophistication
• Diligent, self-motivated and eager to contribute
• Accurate, thorough, and detail-obsessed
• Ability to prioritize multiple simultaneous assignments