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| Associate Local Editor, Fort Hunt Patch |
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12/14/2011
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This job has been closed, and is no longer taking applications. | 122177BR | | Associate Local Editor, Fort Hunt Patch | | Patch | | US - Virginia - Work From Home | | Type">Full Time | | About Patch
Communities use Patch every day to make navigating local life easier and more informed. We provide the neighborhood news and information you must know; the best things to do; ways to buy, sell and save money; and a platform to connect and share with your neighbors. And we need your help.
About Editorial
We’re looking for people who have the passion, creativity and chops to engage their local community through incisive reporting, professional editing and thoughtful content curation. We need people who can also leverage an array of new technology, tools and social media.
As an Associate Local Editor, you’ll become part of a dynamic and innovative team of journalists, engineers, designers and business professionals, creating bold new solutions for our industry. You will have the exciting chance to manage and run your own site -- for all things local in your community -- effectively informing and delighting our Patch users. This is far more than an opportunity to transform journalism; it’s an opportunity to improve the lives of your community members.
Job responsibilities (to include, but not limited to):
• Run a local news site – reporting, writing, taking pictures and video; finding, assigning and editing freelancers and local columnists, and connecting with the community to attract user-generated content
• Provide an invaluable source of trusted news and information that will improve people’s lives
• Drive your site to become a landmark in the community
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in a region to produce impactful breaking news, features and enterprise journalism and storytelling, and create new ways to connect with and engage communities
• Collaborate with the business team to build and maintain your town's directory of key officials, organizations and business listings
Required skills:
• Recent community journalism experience
• Ability to manage, direct, and motivate a team of freelancers
• Ability to manage a budget
• “Bull-doggish” reporting instincts and willingness to ask tough questions of important people
• Experience in online journalism
• Experience editing video, producing a Web site and/or excellent photography skills
• Must have a firm grasp of AP style
• Great news judgment
• Adept with a variety of social media tools
• Unparalleled organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
Desired skills:
• Passionate about the web, social networking, and of course community journalism
• Be able to quickly grasp the interests, rhythms and identity of a community
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Entrepreneurial spirit and drive; start up experience a plus
Education/ Industry background:
• Ideal candidate will have at least two years of professional reporting experience, as well as college media and internship experience
• Degree in journalism, new media, or similar discipline (graduate degree a plus)
Unique requirements:
• Must be a flexible, independent, self-starter – you’ll work from home, the coffee shop, your car, the high school football game
• Tools for the job – best of all we will provide them: including a laptop, smart phone, camera, police scanner, etc.
• Must own a car
• Must be willing to relocate if there isn't a site near you
• Ability and willingness to work various hours outside of the typical M-F and 9-5, including evenings and weekends
Patch offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k) match and performance bonus. Patch Media, part of the Huffington Post Media Group, is an AOL company. |
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