Full Time Food/Listings Editor:
Job Summary: This position's Food Editor duties include assigning, editing and writing food- and restaurant-related stories and reviews for the "Food and Drink" section of the newspaper, as well as locating art to accompany the stories. He/she oversees several special issues, coming up with creative concepts for them. He/she writes several daily posts for the Meal Ticket food blog, creating a mix of breaking news and creative content. This position's Listings Editor duties include maintaining the online listings database and overseeing the interns responsible for inputting listings. He/she assigns and edits the weekly "Agenda" column and contributes to writing "Agenda" picks. The Listings Editor, along with the Arts Editor/Copy Chief, coordinates the editorial internship program, selecting and training interns for the fall, spring and summer. The employee's primary duty requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment regarding the editorial content he/she is responsible for.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Communicates the mission and demonstrates the values of the paper on a daily basis.
• Develops and assigns story ideas for all food- and restaurant-related coverage. Edits the weekly restaurant review written by our freelance critic.
• Writes several blog posts a day for Meal Ticket, with the goal of making it the go-to blog for local food and restaurant news. Posts photos and slideshows.
• Works closely with writers (both freelance and on-staff) to fine-tune and edit articles.
• Writes Feeding Frenzy, a weekly restaurant news column.
• Cultivates professional relationships with local restaurant figures and representatives.
• Maintains the listings database and oversees interns inputting listings.
• Helps coordinate the editorial internship program; hires and trains interns.
• Assigns and edits the weekly "Agenda" column.
• Writes several weekly "Agenda" picks.
• Oversees select special issues.
• Serves as a backup fact-checker on deadline days when necessary.
• Responsible for attending weekly editorial meetings.
• Other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Mastery of effectively writing and editing on a deadline basis
• Ability to multi-task and effectively apply creative talents to achieve optimal editorial success
• Ability to develop rapport, and adapt to the tendencies of individual writers and editors
• Familiarity with Philadelphia restaurant scene, prominent restaurant figures and food trends
• Solid understanding of food-related terms, culinary concepts, and global cuisines
• Knowledge of blogging practices and generating traffic to a blog. Familiarity with common blogging CMS, uploading photos, etc.
• Foresight to be aware of and report intelligently on important restaurant news with timeliness as a concern
• Ability to guide interns and provide feedback
• Attention to accuracy and judgment for inputting listings
Send resume and salary requirements to Human Resources at jobs@citypaper.net
Advertising Sales
City Paper, Philadelphia’s leading Alternative News Weekly, currently has an opportunity for a Motivated outside Sales Account Manager. Both positions offer competitive compensation structure of base salary plus commission.
Outside Sales Account Manager
Self Motivated – Aggressive Sales Person needed!
If you have a successful track record in building and maintaining a consistent customer base or you are a junior level Account Manager with the desire to move to the top, we want to talk to you!
City Paper, Philadelphia’s local, independent newsweekly has positions available for aggressive and self-motivated individuals looking for a dynamic career in print and online sales. Ideal candidates are smart, energetic, and fun to be around. Should thrive in an innovative, collaborative work environment, and possess some innate creativity.
As an Advertising Account Manager, the ideal candidate will educate, instruct, and up sell all assigned and newly generated accounts.
WE OFFER:
• Base Salary plus a competitive commission structure.
• Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and 401K.
• Fun, Energetic Work Environment.
• Goal driven incentive plan.
WE REQUIRE:
• Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills.
• Superior Time Management.
• Organizational Abilities.
• Multi-tasking Capabilities.
• Prior Microsoft Office experience preferred.
When you work here, you are connected with a terrific team of professionals, and with the community. Every result we deliver has an irreplaceable impact on businesses in Philadelphia, which is why we deliver more than just results - we deliver the City Paper experience. At City Paper it's great to be connected to something amazing.
To apply, please email/fax resume to:
Philadelphia City Paper
123 Chestnut Street, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Attention: Human Resources
email: jobs@citypaper.net
Fax: 1-215-875-1816
Sales Interns
Philadelphia City Paper currently has two fall intern opportunities available for individuals looking to enter the marketing/advertising industry. The ideal candidate should be in his or her junior or senior year of college. While learning the day-to-day duties of the advertising sales representative, this individual will assist with researching new revenue streams, putting together and mailing media kits for sales representatives and assisting the sales/financial coordinator with mass client mailings. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume to tricia.bradley@citypaper.net.
