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Managing Editor, NewAmerica.net | New America Foundation

Submitted by TKS on Fri, 2008-04-18 02:23
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Employment type: 
Full time
Telecommute: 
Not allowed

This is not a Drupal job per se, but all of the New America Foundation's sites are Drupal-based, so a "power user" who's familiar with and interested in the Drupal community would be ideal. Details below, and at http://www.newamerica.net/about/employment_opportunities/6956

Managing Editor, NewAmerica.net

The New America Foundation is seeking a managing editor for NewAmerica.net to help improve and expand our online presence. The ideal candidate will have a love of both journalism and technology, and be keenly interested in a wide range of public policy.

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;
  • 3–6 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.

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