Senior Editor
(Posted 05/23/08) Company: St. Louis Magazine LLC
Benefits: Dental, Health, 401(k)
Job Duration: Full-time
Job Location: St. Louis, Mo., USA
St. Louis Magazine has an immediate opening for an experienced, versatile and sharp Senior Editor, a critical position within our growing editorial team. (Those with Executive Editor–level experience are encouraged to apply, as the position could be expanded to include that title and greater responsibility.)
Duties:
- Manage at least one section of the magazine each month—generating the section's story ideas, assigning and editing stories, and writing others
- Write compelling, in-depth articles for the magazine's feature well
- Collaborate with other editors on conceptualizing and writing the magazine's monthly service packages (e.g., best-of lists and city guides)
- Take ownership of a handful of these packages each year
- Line-edit all monthly content at least once, in typescript, layout and/or PDF
- Contribute to blogs and podcasts when they begin to appear at stlmag.com
- Represent the magazine in the community through event attendance and possible media appearances
- Possibly manage other staff, depending on experience
- A bachelor's degree in journalism or English
- 5-10 years of experience reporting, writing and editing in a magazine or newspaper environment
- Impressive writing chops and a talent for finding and working with freelancers
- An ability to manage a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment
- A sense of humor and an ability to package content with wit and originality
- Knowledge of the St. Louis region, or the ability to attain that knowledge quickly and remain abreast of what’s happening across a range of areas
- Adeptness at balancing fun and professionalism, creativity and focus
- Management and budget experience would be desirable
Between now and June 9, 2008, please send the following to Editor in Chief Stephen Schenkenberg (sschenkenberg@stlmag.com; put "Senior Editor" in the subject):
- A brief introduction describing who you are, what work you've done, and how your background and interests overlap with this position at this publication
- A PDF of your resume
- PDFs or links to 5-7 of your finest clips (with a range in length and tone)
- Optional: Salary history or ballpark salary requirements
St. Louis Magazine is the smart, stylish and sophisticated guide to St. Louis. Winner of three City and Regional Magazine Association awards in 2007, the magazine brings readers revealing profiles, discerning dining and cultural guides, in-depth features, informed commentary and authoritative best-of lists. The company also publishes AT HOME, the city’s premier resource for people who love beautiful design. In 2007 AT HOME earned CRMA’s gold medal for ancillary publications.
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Photographers
Description:We're on the lookout for savvy, hard-working scenesters interested in shooting part-time for our print Glitterati section and online Party Pix page. Ideal candidates will have a flexible schedule, own a hi-res digital camera, plus photo-editing and FTP software, and have ready access to transportation.
Our most successful Glitterati photographers possess:
- Patience. We like to see a minimum of 75 clear group/couples shots per event.
- Attention to detail. We want names for every shot you take.
- Resourcefulness. We need shots of all the big names, head honchos and players.
Glitterati is your exclusive pass into the heart of St. Louis VIP events and society—an unparalleled opportunity to get involved and make the scene.
To apply:
Email your résumé and a link to your online portfolio (if applicable; otherwise send 2-3 samples of your work) to Margaret Bauer at mbauer@stlmag.com.
No phone calls, please.
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Editorial Interns
Description:We're currently looking for smart, capable interns to cover St. Louis arts, entertainment, lifestyles, fashion, home trends, gardening and current events.
Our interns conduct research and fact-check as needed, and may be asked to complete data entry for our online and print calendars. In addition to those duties, many opportunities are available to build a portfolio by writing shorter pieces for the Current, our front-of-the book section, and contributing to monthly service features and pitching longer stories. (Pick up a copy of the magazine to see examples.)
Interning at St. Louis Magazine gives you the opportunity to work for an established, professional consumer magazine, giving you the chance to add clips to your portfolio, receive mentorship from experienced journalists and editors and generally gain an entrée into the fast-paced world of magazine journalism.
To apply:
Send a cover letter, résumé and 3-5 writing samples by email to srussell@stlmag.com or by post to
Ms. Stefene Russell, Senior Editor
St. Louis Magazine
1600 S. Brentwood, Ste. 550
St. Louis, MO 63144
No phone calls, please!
Application deadlines:
January 15 for spring, February 15 for summer, and August 1 for fall.
All internships are unpaid and part-time and must be for school credit.
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Sales Interns
Description:
We are looking for smart, forward thinking advertising sales interns to join our busy staff and support the best print media sales force in St. Louis. If you have a desire to learn about advertising sales, to get involved in research projects, to work with national and local advertisers and to assist with day-to-day tasks then we encourage you to join our team.
Interning with St. Louis Magazine gives you the opportunity to work for a professional, established consumer magazine. Your intern experience will give you valuable experience to add to your professional resume, provide you with mentorship from experienced media sales professionals and generally help you gain entrée to the fast-paced world of magazine publishing.
To apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter either by email to Jenny Lawless to jlawless@stlmag.com or by post to:
Jenny Lawless
Advertising Coordinator
St. Louis Magazine
1600 S. Brentwood Blvd., #550
St. Louis, MO 63144
No phone calls, please!
Application deadlines:
February 15 for Summer ’08; August 1 for Fall ’08.
All internships are unpaid and part-time and must be for school credit.
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