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!