Are you Crikey’s next Website Editor?
Crikey is in the market for a new Website Editor.
Here’s what we’re looking for:
- a voracious appetite for news
- a very good understanding of the Crikey voice and ethos
- multimedia experience
- an ability to edit copy, and write a snappy headline very quickly
- sharp writing and sub-editing skills
- the ability to come up with social networking strategies and new ideas to engage our readers
- the ability to work closely with the subscriptions/marketing team
- a demonstrated knowledge of developments in the field of online journalism
- a team player, with great communication and organisational skills
- adaptable, quick thinking, able to work to deadline
- able to establish a great relationship with Crikey’s contributors and bloggers, and also commission new voices
- the ability to work with web developers, designers and editors to further develop the website
- knowledge of WordPress, Photoshop and basic HTML preferred.
Interested?
If this sounds like you, please email Jason Whittaker (jwhittaker@crikey.com.au) your CV and a 250 word pitch for the job. We’d also like to see two examples of your writing. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, May 12.


