AOL Home Editor - New York, N.Y.
Online publishing is the new frontier for the media industry, so why not get in on the front lines? AOL Home is looking to hire a blog editor on a freelance basis. The editor will work from home. This might not be the staff position you always dreamed about, but it’s a foot in the door, a bullet on your resume, and some cash in your pocket.
This is not a copy editor position — it is a management post with responsibilities for recruitment, budgeting, and story planning, and reporting back to the parent company. AOL wants someone to manage the day-to-day of its new blog in addition to the overall vision and voice. AOL Home is tasked with becoming the go-to destination for home building and decorating needs.
What They’re Looking For
A familiarity with the industry is a huge plus, with a thick Rolodex being key. In addition to a degree related to English or journalism, AOL is looking for three to five years managing people and editing online content. The ideal candidate is familiar with SEO techniques and web publishing and content management tools.
To Apply
We scooped this job off mediabistro.com, so you should check out the listing here for more details. If you’re feeling lucky, you can send a cover letter, resume, and work sample to amezzafonte@aol.com
March 16th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
It lookslike you have done a great job selling yourself now how about a list of the unemployed that you have helped? Must be a big list.
March 16th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
To Leon: I suppose that with no pay check and no job, “myself” was all that I had left to sell. I’m glad you think I did a good job of it. And you’re right about that list– reads like a phone book, baby!