Staff
VegNews is always in search of top-notch talent to join our team. If you want to work for VegNews, we'd love to hear from you! Email your resumé and an introductory letter to jobs@vegnews.com and let us know why you think you're a good fit for the company. We'll keep your information on file but encourage you to check our website frequently for job updates. We look forward to hearing from you!
Posted April 24, 2009
This position has been filled
Associate Editor
Are you an editor with exceptional writing and editing skills? Would you like to work for a socially conscious, progressive, San Francisco-based business? We're seeking a full-time Associate Editor at our Ocean Beach offices. The successful candidate must be extremely organized, detail-oriented, personable, and communicative. Candidate should have knowledge of and an interest in promoting a vegetarian lifestyle.
Primary Responsibilities:
~ Work with Managing Editor on editorial for VegNews Magazine, VegNews.com, e-newsletters, and blogs
~ Write headlines, deks, and captions
~ Field inquiries
~ Develop and present story ideas
~ Research, write, and copy edit stories
~ Attend events and publishing conferences
~ Plan, attend, and publicize VegNews events
Minimum Requirements:
~ Degree in journalism or English
~ Knowledge of Word and Excel
~ Knowledge of AP Style
~ Strong people skills and the ability to interact positively with staff and writers
~ Strong organizational and time management skills
~ Smart work, enthusiasm, and great ideas
~ Knowledge of vegetarianism a must
~ Willingness to travel occasionally on weekends
This is a full-time position (40 hours/week). Salary depends on experience. We offer a host of benefits to ensure a fulfilling experience, including health insurance, paid vacation, a daily vegetarian lunch, product sampling, complimentary event tickets, a fast-paced, casual work environment one block from the ocean, and the experience gained from working with a professional team to produce an award-winning national magazine that is growing by leaps and bounds.
Please send resumé (PDF, please) to Elizabeth Castoria at ecastoria@vegnews.com with "Associate Editor" in the subject line. Writing samples (preferably published) must be included to be considered. We want to know why you think you're the perfect fit for this position, which means knowing the magazine. If you're not familiar with VegNews, please pick up a copy at your local newsstand or order the current edition via our website or by calling 415-665-NEWS. No phone calls about the job, please.
