OZY.com Full-Time Business Reporter/Writer (or Freelancers)

OZY.com, a growing digital magazine that covers the new and the next—both trends and people—in a range of topics across the world, is looking for an ambitious full-time reporter/writer (as well as freelancers) to head up our U.S. and global business coverage.

The candidate will ideally have extensive experience in business writing and have worked three to five years, overall, in journalism. We are looking for someone who is comfortable and confident developing profiles, trend stories and thought pieces. We do only a handful of stories a day, so each piece needs to be a gem: relevant, well-rounded and flavorful, with a clear “Why You Should Care” element.

The job will likely be based at our headquarters in Mountain View, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley, but we will consider candidates who can’t move here, including freelancers.

POP CULTURE JOURNALIST

- Execute strategy laid out by the Global Executive Editor
- Coordinate on budget and marketing plans with Konbini US management
- Identify most relevant discussion topics, cultural trends and fresh news
- Write long and short form articles for both US and global publications,
- Select articles from global pool to publish in the US market on top of local ones, maintain publishing schedules and calendar
- Work with the Audience Development team to ensure appropriate traction on social platforms
- Cultivate and maintain collaborations with worldwide editor staff and other countries' chief editors
- And finally help promote pop culture in all its artistic expressions comprising today's society.

Associate Editor

The Associate Editor/ Content Producer will create, produce and edit content for iHeartRadio and its network of radio stations across the country.

The ideal candidate will have experience conceiving, writing and editing music and entertainment content for the web, from breaking news to features, a deep understanding of internet culture, the ability to identify stories before they go viral and the ability to quickly edit copy to be clear and snappy.

He or she is first and foremost a lover and avid consumer of music, who also has a voracious appetite for television, movies, and prides him or herself on having an encyclopedic knowledge of pop culture. He or she must have a keen sense of why certain content is trending across social platforms and an understanding of how best to utilize social platforms to maximize content distribution.

This person is a skilled researcher who can learn about unfamiliar topics at the drop of a hat, and is an organized and detail-oriented editor who can manage deadlines and turn around content very quickly.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Identify, write and edit a high volume of content daily at a fast pace, ensuring that copy is accurate, grammatically correct and entertaining.
Generate creative and compelling ideas for features, photo galleries and other shareable content across multiple music formats.
Produce coverage around our exclusive music ‘tent pole’ events and other franchises.
Collaborate with social team on a daily basis
Build relationships with relevant media publishers and social media influencers in the music and entertainment industry

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferably in Journalism or English
1-3 years relevant experience in web producing and content creation
Strong writing and copy editing skills and editorial judgment
Journalism, blogging or writing experience in a quick-paced environment
Professional experience copy-editing, or editing according to a style manual, such as the AP Stylebook
Expert facility across social media platforms

Requirements and General Skills:

A proven track record in creating highly shareable, viral content, with particular success on Facebook, Twitter & YouTube
Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels and collaborate with a team on a daily basis
A collaborative and positive attitude in both writing and life are a must
A near obsessive love of love of new music, including pop, dance, hip-hop, country and rock
Working knowledge of SEO and tag management best practices a plus.
Understanding of content marketing principles, fundamentals, strategies and key trends
Self starter, ability to work alone – but also across long-term, complex editorial projects
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
Writing clean, engaging online content (blog posts, headlines, social media content)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines

Technical Skills:
Knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Image editing in Photoshop
Experience in CMS publishing
Basic HTML

New York City / San Francisco Legislative Writer

Are you comfortable at the intersection of politics, journalism, and tech?

Does your unique background give you special insight when examining power, policy, privilege and modern democracy? Are your high standards for fairness, thoroughness and citations a reflection of your respect for diverse views?

You are a voracious consumer of local politics, who cares deeply about how changes in their cities affect the community, and their personal life. For now, we are only looking for experts in New York City or San Francisco with a demonstrable knowledge of the local political scene and the ability to meet with local experts, politicians, journalists, and community members.

You should have solid previous experience in journalism, editing, and/or legislative writing. We need someone who is inherently curious — when you see a proposed piece of legislation, the first questions you ask are, “What problem or issue led to this bill’s introduction?” and “How will this change current law?” Accessibility experience preferred.

Do you care about:
Addressing the wide gaps in civic engagement across the country;
The lack of influence most people in the U.S. have in the political decision making process;
Holding elected officials accountable for their actions and to their constituents;
Transparency in government.

If you’re uncomfortable with fact checking, carefully proofreading your own work, and have a hard time meeting deadlines — this job is not for you. But if you’re excited to join a team of dedicated writers who are invested in making political processes across the country more transparent, we want to hear from you!

WE WANT DIVERSE VOICES

People with diverse life experiences and viewpoints are eagerly encouraged to apply. We need everyone to participate in order for our democracy to be strong and vibrant.

Editor-in-chief

Editor-in-Chief/American Theatre
Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the American Theatre, is seeking to hire an editor-in-chief for American Theatre, the nation’s only general-circulation magazine devoted to theatre.

The editor-in-chief is responsible for the overall planning and execution of the magazine across all media platforms, including print, online, podcasts, social media and public events.

Now in its thirty-fourth year, American Theatre is the national monthly magazine for the U.S. professional not-for-profit theatre, informing readers about important work and significant issues affecting the art and practice of theatre.

An online version was launched this past October providing daily news and content. For more information about the magazine and TCG’s other programs and services, please visit www.american theatre.org and www.tcg.org.

Job Responsibilities Include:
--Develop and direct all print and digital strategy and initiatives;
--Oversee all editorial content, style, voice and formats across platforms;
--Determine and manage all editorial assignments and delivery from staff and contributors;
--Hire, manage and mentor four person in-house editorial team, including training and evaluation;
--Collaborate closely with creative director for all content design and execution across all platforms;
--In consultation with the publisher and in coordination with managing editor, implements the annual budget;
--Liaisons with all TCG staff and board;
--Participation in TCG sponsored conferences, forums and events;
--Supports communication with the field nationally and beyond.
--Other reasonably related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
--Ten years of increased responsibility in creating and managing editorial products, preferably related to arts and culture;
--Demonstrated experience in developing/ managing online properties or sites
--Conversant with publishing platforms and content management systems;
--Proven analytical skills related to readers, viewers, engagement and audience development
--Established background in journalism with exceptional editing ability;
--Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Chalkbeat Colorado Bureau Chief

Position: Bureau chief
Location: Denver, CO

Chalkbeat Colorado, the nonprofit news organization covering Colorado public schools, is seeking a bureau chief to support its efforts to deliver high-quality reporting about Denver-area schools and state-level education policy to readers.

The job
The bureau chief in Colorado will be the editorial and strategic leader of an award-winning team of reporters working toward the goals of increasing quality of journalism, readership, reader engagement, and impact. The right candidate will have a track record of planning and executing high-quality, mission-driven daily and long-term news coverage, particularly in digital formats, working with reporters to improve their copy, and guiding editorial and reader engagement strategy for a news operation. S/he will oversee a team that includes four reporters.

Responsibilities:
Establish high-level Chalkbeat Colorado editorial strategy and set bureau goals
Create and execute short- and long-term strategies for developing content that achieves Chalkbeat’s mission
Daily oversight of the newsroom including assigning and editing a variety of stories (breaking news, analysis, investigative pieces, enterprise and features, newsletters, and aggregation), with special attention to innovative modes of presenting digital journalism
Design and implement systems to manage a staff of reporters and a community editor
Ensure that content finds its audience through social media and other distribution pathways
Pitch in to report and write content, particularly but not limited to breaking news and aggregation, as needed

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates who are energized by our mission and excited to help us build a news organization that re-imagines daily newsgathering without abandoning traditional journalistic values. Candidates should have strong reporting and editing skills, a passion for (and ideally, a strong familiarity with) the subject matter, and experience leading a team.

In particular, you should have:

Five or more years of journalism experience
A high level of comfort with the exciting opportunities and challenges inherent in helping to lead a start-up organization
Demonstrated organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Experience on the education beat, a familiarity with Colorado, and experience with running a WordPress website are pluses but not requirements. Compensation depends on experience and is highly competitive.

Chalkbeat New York: Staff Reporter

The position requires a self-starter who is hungry to break news; eager to dive into vital public policy debates; and enthusiastic about creating new models for sustainable journalism. Knowledge of and passion for urban K-12 education issues is a strong plus.

Primary responsibilities include:

➢ Conceiving, reporting, and executing stories about the New York City public schools, from breaking news to feature stories to long-term investigative projects
➢ Developing sources and collecting scoops on a competitive beat
➢ Innovating our approach to presenting news and distributing content via new avenues
➢ Assisting with aggregation of education news stories and opinion pieces
➢ Engaging with readers throughout the reporting process and in person through Chalkbeat events

Writer

ATTN: is seeking ambitious writers and curators to help us produce dynamic web, video, photo and social media content. All applicants should have an excellent writing voice as well as a knack for conceiving of interesting, original angles on stories. High proficiency in social media platforms such as Reddit, Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube and Instagram is a must.

- Track down compelling internet content on Reddit, Tumblr, Twitter, etc.
- Write and produce numerous stories each day
- Generate creative images and headlines for stories
- Work with audience team to analyze work

Social Media Writer, Money.com

Position: Social Media Writer, Money.com
Location: New York, NY

The social media writer will work across social media platforms to socialize content, reach new audiences, and drive growth for Money magazine—the largest personal finance publication in print—and its website Money.com. This person will build engagement with our existing audience and expand the audience, both through tried-and-true and emerging platforms. In particular, the social media writer will seek out fresh ways to promote some of Money’s very marketable signature franchises, such as Best Places to Live and Best Value Colleges. This is a key role for an energetic self-starter excited by the freedom to pursue a lively experiment at a legacy brand.

You will:

Assist in developing social media strategy that is aligned with the brand’s expansion goals
Write content for and help manage all of Money’s social media channels, which include Twitter (200K+ followers), Facebook, Pinterest, and Google Plus
Help devise creative campaigns around packages and key editorial franchises
Monitor—and swiftly respond to—community interactions and comments on platforms such as Facebook
Coordinate with social media departments within the company and with external partners to cross-promote and cross-post relevant content
Work with the audience engagement editor to monitor and react to analytics, with the goal of increasing audience and driving more traffic
Collaborate with the product development team on new social media features to add to the site
Work with audience engagement editor to establish best practices for writers and editors on social media, and help staffers to build personal social media brands
Help editors and writers to devise content that will be highly shared while also remaining true to the site’s mission
Monitor trends in social media and recommend new opportunities and platforms

You are:

A sharp writer: You know the power of words, and choose them wisely. You recognize that a headline or a tweet can make or break a story and know how to use these tools to get people to read. Your excellent editorial judgment has earned you the respect of peers and bosses alike.
A social media native: You’re on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Instagram, et cetera—and have deep opinions on best practices for major and emerging platforms. You understand how to artfully use these tools to engage people, both those who are already loyal followers and those who haven’t.
A team player: You’re excited to collaborate with creative, intelligent, passionate editors and writers to preach the gospel of personal finance. You check your ego at the door and value pushing through an initiative to completion.

Reporter/Producer, Money.com

Position: Reporter/Producer, Money.com
Location: New York, NY

The Reporter/Producer will cover the investing beat and other personal finance topics for Money.com, a fast-growing personal finance site that launched last June and is the digital arm of Money magazine. The reporter/producer will pitch, report and write stories for the web on a daily basis that help people understand what’s happening and make better financial decisions. Outstanding research and writing skills are required.

You will:

Pitch ideas daily on investing and personal finance topics
Come to know the investing beat backwards and forwards—from reporting on individual stocks and funds to investment strategy
Build related magazine content into the CMS, and re-imagining it for the web
Write and create content of all types. You will help brainstorm the best way to tell your stories: text, galleries, infographics, video, etc.
Manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Help drive traffic to the site with high-quality content that is also highly shareable and well tagged and keyworded for SEO

You are:

A multitasker: People who’ve worked with you before would say you have grace under pressure. You’re used to managing multiple projects and deadlines – either in an internship or job – while still being precise. You can easily work at a volume of 1 to 2 reported stories per day.
An ideas person: You are naturally creative and enjoy brainstorming. When you look at a story in the headlines, you can see 5 more angles to cover in it. You also think bigger: packages, franchises, partnerships and more.
A dogged reporter: You’re eager to sink your teeth into a beat, develop sources, and ply those sources for unique stories that haven’t been covered before. You find yourself thinking of new angles for old stories and consider yourself a natural skeptic – someone who’s always thinking, “What’s this person’s agenda?”
An investing whiz—or you want to be. You’ve had experience on the investment beat through a job or internship, or have a significant personal interest in the topic. Money doesn’t just simply report on the news, we put it into context of how people should respond. You know you have the ability to create an authoritative voice that will tell people what they need to do to achieve financial security.