Managing Editor, NewAmerica.net
The New America Foundation is seeking a new media professional with 4-8 years experience to help improve and expand our online presence. The ideal candidate will have a love of both journalism and online innovation, and be keenly interested in politics and public policy. If you have a sharp eye for news, an innate feel for what works on the web today, and the desire to work closely with talented colleagues across a wide range of issue areas, we’d like to talk to you.
Generous salary package commensurate with experience; excellent benefits. The New America Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
Primary Responsibilities
- Overseeing day-to-day editorial operations of NewAmerica.net, which includes a rapidly growing array of issue-specific blogs;
- Ensuring that the NewAmerica.net homepage is consistently current and compelling;
- Coordinating with and coaching colleagues throughout the organization on issue- and program-specific new media projects;
- Managing multiple longer-term projects, both internally and with outside partners and developers;
- Helping to raise the online visibility of New America;
- Encouraging active online participation, among both colleagues and outside audiences; and
- Helping to identify opportunities for innovation, and chart New America’s online strategy for 2009 and beyond.
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:- A bachelor’s degree is required;
- 4-8 years of professional online editorial experience;
- Strong writing skills, particularly for blogs and other online media;
- Stellar editing skills, including a thorough knowledge of AP style;
- Solid grasp of HTML and basic CSS, understanding of web design and usability;
- Proven record of deadline performance and ability to work without close supervision;
- Exemplary attention to detail and an energetic, team-player attitude; and
- Experience with web video, basic PHP and/or Drupal-based websites is ideal but not required.
Application Process
E-mail a resume, cover letter and links to online work samples to: Human Resources, New America Foundation, 1630 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20009. Fax: 202-986-3696. E-mail: jobs@newamerica.net. Please state “Managing Editor, NewAmerica.net” in the e-mail subject line. No phone calls, please.Generous salary package commensurate with experience; excellent benefits. The New America Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
