About

AlterNet, one of the largest online independent news publications in the US, with 6 million monthly unique visitors, is looking to hire for 3 roles: email resume and cover letter to editjobs@alternet.org

1. Managing Editor/Features editor:

A talented and experienced (2+ years) editor with experience in the key areas of managing editor work and in assigning features.

We need an energetic, savvy news junkie who can work fast, is very comfortable with technology, writes strong clear headlines, and who has working relationships with other writers.

To join our core team and assist in the production of feature-length essays and reported articles for our high-volume operation -- we publish 150-175 articles a week. Strong knowledge and contacts with other publications is a plus. We are looking for editors who can also write on the spot, and have backgrounds in issues tied to social change, economics or consumer stories.

In your cover letter, tell us about 2 stories you would produce or write for AlterNet that you'd like to see published immediately.

Save us all some time if you do not meet the requirements or have the appropriate experience. You must live in the New York area. Office work (Union Sq) with some telecommute.

2. Editorial Assistant:--CMS management, front page management + some social media coordination--Content production: Entering articles into our online content management system (Drupal), with careful attention to formatting issues and image selection. You must live in the New York area. Office work (Union Sq) with some telecommute.

3. Freelance writers: AlterNet is always searching for new writing talent -- freelancers with backgrounds in reporting and producing compelling articles on cultural and political issues that have a national appeal.

We seek diversity among our editorial staff and freelancers and are an equal opportunity employer.

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  • Mobile Display
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  • Social
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  • Desktop Display, Mobile Display, Social, Email
  • CPM
  • Web Publisher
  • Headline:
    Alternative News and Information
  • Self / Managed Service:
    Managed Service
  • Industries
    Education, Food & Beverage, Health & Beauty, Healthcare, Technology
  • Key Differentiator
    AlterNet is an award-winning, progressive news portal that combines original investigative reporting, breaking news culled from around the web, and smart analysis from America's most influential progressive voices. Since its founding in 1998, AlterNet has grown to serve more than 7 million unique visitors and 22 million pageviews per month. During the last two years AlterNet's audience has exploded, enabling us to attract major brands interested in connecting with highly-engaged readers ready to "take action" -- including Amnesty International, You Tube, IFC --the Independent Film Channel, Comedy Central, Current TV, Alliance for Climate Protection, PBS, Audible.com, the U.N. Foundation and CREDO Mobile. For information on how we've helped brands large and small connect with our readers, and how we may be able to help you, please call Associate Publisher Roxanne Cooper at 202-538-0274.
Site Traffic
  • 24730 Global Rank
  • 4973
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  • 3.91 M Estimated Visits
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  • Social
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  • Search
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  • Referrals
    3.35%
  • Mail
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  • Display
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