7x7 is the leading lifestyle media brand for the SF Bay Area since 2001, with over half a million readers each month—72-percent of readers indicate that 7x7.com is their primary source for SF lifestyle information. We curate content around all our favorite things: eating, drinking, arts and culture, fitness, travel, style, tech, and more. It's also a very fun place to work and, luckily for one special someone, we're seeking an experienced assistant or associate editor to join us full-time in our Union Square offices. Want to apply? Here's how.
If you are...
A whip smart, street savvy, stylish urban dweller with an intense hankering for tasty food, cool happenings, fashion, travel, design, and the latest gadgets. And also a talented writer and editor with killer story ideas, a deep love of San Francisco, digital prowess, and a yen to grow within a small, hands-on creative team...
And you have these skills:
Strong writing and communication skills required
Hands-on top- and line-editing experience preferred
Experience with online CMS and social media platforms is a must
Exceptional organization skills and ability to multi-task
Ability to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment…with grace
Experience with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Dreamweaver a plus
And you're game to do all this:
Attend bi-weekly editorial meetings and contribute pitches for daily stories, regular columns, and features across lifestyle channels (including food, culture, style, travel, tech, and arts)
Write 7-10 stories per week, including 2-3 regular columns
Assign/edit freelancer stories, organizing pitches on group Trello board
Schedule and publish daily and weekend content
Build 7x7’s daily newsletter, including dedicated blasts, with both editorial content and advertising units. Ensure posts & ad units are scheduled correctly and frequently
Help manage social media accounts
Take a leadership role in thematic editorial packages such as the holiday gift guide, nightlife guides, and Best of SF
Work closely with the team to help conceive native content campaigns; collect creative assets, and write dedicated blogs and social posts
Occasional assistance at events and client programs
Oversee online calendar events page
Supervise 2-3 interns on a revolving basis
And you also possess these qualifications:
Big ideas (and lots of them) for sharp, stylish, up-to-the-minute stories relevant to San Francisco Bay Area residents and visitors
A bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, new media or related field
Recent clips showing strong editing and writing skills
A deep knowledge and love of San Francisco
Detail- and deadline-oriented, highly motivated
City or regional publishing experience is preferred
Then you should apply for this job by:
Emailing the following items to jobs@7x7.com with the subject line ASSOCIATE EDITOR:
Three recent published writing samples or a link to your online portfolio
Brief cover letter that details one creative tidbit about yourself that you think makes you a fit for 7x7.
Resume
Three references
Salary requirements
We look forward to hearing from you!