The following is a job opening for MediaShift. To apply for the position, please email Mark Glaser at mark [at] mediashift [dot] org. Please read the job description carefully and fulfill all the requirements clearly in your email to us.

Associate Editor

MediaShift is looking for an associate editor who will write a weekly original post for MediaShift (with interviews, Q&A or thought piece), along with editing other stories being posted on the website. This is a part-time contract job that you can do from your own home or office. We prefer that you are a full-time freelancer, and don’t have a current full time job.

Hours: About 40 hours per month

Job Requirements

> At least 1-2 years of experience as a writer and editor.
> Knowledge of the media business, especially new forms of journalism and digital media.
> Experience with blogging platforms, particularly WordPress.

Please send us a message with the following information in three paragraphs or less:

> Your experience working in online media.
> Why you are uniquely qualified for this job.
> Three ideas for stories on MediaShift and how you would cover them.

Include a link to your resume or CV, links to three recent writing samples and three references.

Compensation

$600 per month

Deadline to apply: January 5, 2016

Target start date: January 12, 2016