Job Opening: Front Page editor — New York

This came to me from a college alumni list-serv. Good luck and always be job hunting!

We’re hiring a Front Page Runner to work from our NYC headquarters. Fast-paced, digitally immersive, a great opportunity to learn digital news publishing inside and out. Full job listing after the jump.
TPM is a hiring a Front Page Runner to work from our New York City headquarters.

The Front Page Runner has moment to moment responsibility for curating TPM’s front page – selecting stories, writing headlines, choosing photos and working with our editors to shape the message the front page sends to our readers about the news of the moment and the day.
The Front Page Runner is also closely involved in monitoring real time audience analytics and working with the publishing team to improve and optimize site performance. A mix of traffic-monitoring, social media engagement and a zest for great headlines are each critical components of the job.clip art of a search icon

Applicants must have a ready knowledge of contemporary US politics and a strong dose of news junky-dom, as well as an appreciation of the TPM style. The job is fast paced and sometimes frenetic, especially when news breaks. Multitasking should be your default style.

Applicants should have a minimum of one’s relevant journalism experience or substantial experience in college journalism.

Competitive salary, health insurance coverage, 401(k), three weeks paid vacation per year. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to talk (at) talkingpointsmemo.com. Include the subject line: “Job App: Front Page Runner.”

TPM Media LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/hiring-front-page-runner

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