Vox Media
San Francisco Editor, Eater
Vox Media, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Eater, the national food publication with outlets across the country, is at the forefront of reporting on the restaurant industry, shaping food culture with its award-winning journalism and programming, and telling people where to eat with its beloved maps and guides.
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.Eater is part of Vox Media, the leading modern media company. We guide our audience from discovery to obsession. We inspire essential conversations about what’s now, what’s next, and what’s possible.As a community of journalists and storytellers, business professionals, creators and technologists, we believe it is a moral and business imperative to amplify voices: to cultivate diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization and media. This applies to our candidates, our teams, our storytelling, our creative work, and our platforms, products, and partnerships.WHAT YOU’LL DO
Eater
is looking for an experienced reporter and editor to lead its San Francisco site, one of its marquee publications. The Eater SF editor guides day-to-day coverage while managing and guiding a team of at least a deputy editor. The editor is responsible for collaborating with the wider Eater network and establishing a clear grounding vision for the site that helps steer and focus the trajectory of the team’s coverage. Special attention should be given to the impact and relevance in Bay Area communities by continuing to drive conversations about the restaurant industry and dining culture in a fast-paced, competitive market.Daily programming includes a mix of originally reported news stories and features, as well as service-focused maps and guides. The editor is also responsible for audience growth and engagement. Stories should not all focus on one area or subject: The editor should have the range to cover the bar and hospitality industries, policy changes, and labor and social justice stories. The role also includes assigning, editing, and packaging freelance pieces; taking ownership of key service maps like the Eater 38; and participating in broader editorial brand initiatives such as high-touch packages.In partnership with your Cities Manager and team, the Eater SF editor will:Have a vision of the food and restaurant culture in San Francisco, the East Bay, and the greater Bay Area and Eater’s place in itManage a team of at least one full- or part-time editor or reporterWrite, edit, or oversee all of the site’s stories — daily news, maps, and service pieces, features, and other reportingBuild on the existing editorial calendar, including planning longer lead features, and trend stories, as well as participate in occasional packages or projectsOversee production and strategy for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and newsletters for Eater SF, keeping in line with Eater's standardsEdit and manage a small group of freelancers, and periodically recruit and develop new writers and contributors to ensure a diverse mix of voices reflecting the demographics of your cityEnsure all copy meets our style guide and editorial standardsEnsure all posts are SEO-optimizedTrack openings and develop sources including chefs, restaurateurs, relevant spokespeople, and alternative sources for coverage as neededParticipate in cross-brand promotional efforts and collaboration with the national Eater.com team as communicated by other team managers when neededOccasionally appear on panels, radio, and other public appearances as appropriate for the brandWHO YOU ARE
3-5 years as an experienced reporter particularly in breaking daily news, developing sources, covering a beat, and editing other writers2 years of experience editing and assigningA strong grasp of and appreciation for service journalismA vision for ambitious storytelling, including features and thesis-driven projects and packagesA drive to continue Eater’s reputation as the number one source furthering the conversations about the restaurant world in your city through proactive narratives that drive the news cycleStrong news judgment, reporting accuracy, and attention to detail, plus a careful eye for story packagingAbility to adapt and strategize using data-driven tools and feedbackExperience managing and providing mentorship and meaningful feedback to a teamComfort with cold calling and a sense of urgency surrounding the fast pace of digital newsDeep interest in digital headline writing, SEO/analytics, and social media publishingSomeone who thrives when building and expanding on existing editorial calendars, news-breaking processes, and internal team systemsAttention to detail, news judgment, story packaging, and a careful eye for accuracyA love for restaurants and knowledge of the local scene and at the very least a voracious hunger to become an expert in the industryExperience covering business, real estate, the restaurant industry, or legal mattersExperience with photography and article layoutExperience and/or interest in social videoExperience with writing and/or editing long-lead, high-touch feature storiesIf you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job posting, please apply with a cover letter to let us know how you believe you can bring your unique skills to the Vox Media team or get in touch! We would love to have a chat and see if you could be a great addition to our team. We’ve hired chefs who became editors, DJs who became UX designers, and sommeliers who became writers.WHERE YOU’LL WORK
This job is remote, but the candidate must be located in or prepared to relocate to the Bay Area.WHAT COMES NEXT
Please discuss your knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area food scene and experience editing and reporting in your application/cover letter.Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @voxmedia.com email addresses, never via text message.PAY TRANSPARENCYThe salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay for this position at the time of this posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience.
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You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.Eater is part of Vox Media, the leading modern media company. We guide our audience from discovery to obsession. We inspire essential conversations about what’s now, what’s next, and what’s possible.As a community of journalists and storytellers, business professionals, creators and technologists, we believe it is a moral and business imperative to amplify voices: to cultivate diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization and media. This applies to our candidates, our teams, our storytelling, our creative work, and our platforms, products, and partnerships.WHAT YOU’LL DO
Eater
is looking for an experienced reporter and editor to lead its San Francisco site, one of its marquee publications. The Eater SF editor guides day-to-day coverage while managing and guiding a team of at least a deputy editor. The editor is responsible for collaborating with the wider Eater network and establishing a clear grounding vision for the site that helps steer and focus the trajectory of the team’s coverage. Special attention should be given to the impact and relevance in Bay Area communities by continuing to drive conversations about the restaurant industry and dining culture in a fast-paced, competitive market.Daily programming includes a mix of originally reported news stories and features, as well as service-focused maps and guides. The editor is also responsible for audience growth and engagement. Stories should not all focus on one area or subject: The editor should have the range to cover the bar and hospitality industries, policy changes, and labor and social justice stories. The role also includes assigning, editing, and packaging freelance pieces; taking ownership of key service maps like the Eater 38; and participating in broader editorial brand initiatives such as high-touch packages.In partnership with your Cities Manager and team, the Eater SF editor will:Have a vision of the food and restaurant culture in San Francisco, the East Bay, and the greater Bay Area and Eater’s place in itManage a team of at least one full- or part-time editor or reporterWrite, edit, or oversee all of the site’s stories — daily news, maps, and service pieces, features, and other reportingBuild on the existing editorial calendar, including planning longer lead features, and trend stories, as well as participate in occasional packages or projectsOversee production and strategy for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and newsletters for Eater SF, keeping in line with Eater's standardsEdit and manage a small group of freelancers, and periodically recruit and develop new writers and contributors to ensure a diverse mix of voices reflecting the demographics of your cityEnsure all copy meets our style guide and editorial standardsEnsure all posts are SEO-optimizedTrack openings and develop sources including chefs, restaurateurs, relevant spokespeople, and alternative sources for coverage as neededParticipate in cross-brand promotional efforts and collaboration with the national Eater.com team as communicated by other team managers when neededOccasionally appear on panels, radio, and other public appearances as appropriate for the brandWHO YOU ARE
3-5 years as an experienced reporter particularly in breaking daily news, developing sources, covering a beat, and editing other writers2 years of experience editing and assigningA strong grasp of and appreciation for service journalismA vision for ambitious storytelling, including features and thesis-driven projects and packagesA drive to continue Eater’s reputation as the number one source furthering the conversations about the restaurant world in your city through proactive narratives that drive the news cycleStrong news judgment, reporting accuracy, and attention to detail, plus a careful eye for story packagingAbility to adapt and strategize using data-driven tools and feedbackExperience managing and providing mentorship and meaningful feedback to a teamComfort with cold calling and a sense of urgency surrounding the fast pace of digital newsDeep interest in digital headline writing, SEO/analytics, and social media publishingSomeone who thrives when building and expanding on existing editorial calendars, news-breaking processes, and internal team systemsAttention to detail, news judgment, story packaging, and a careful eye for accuracyA love for restaurants and knowledge of the local scene and at the very least a voracious hunger to become an expert in the industryExperience covering business, real estate, the restaurant industry, or legal mattersExperience with photography and article layoutExperience and/or interest in social videoExperience with writing and/or editing long-lead, high-touch feature storiesIf you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point in our job posting, please apply with a cover letter to let us know how you believe you can bring your unique skills to the Vox Media team or get in touch! We would love to have a chat and see if you could be a great addition to our team. We’ve hired chefs who became editors, DJs who became UX designers, and sommeliers who became writers.WHERE YOU’LL WORK
This job is remote, but the candidate must be located in or prepared to relocate to the Bay Area.WHAT COMES NEXT
Please discuss your knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area food scene and experience editing and reporting in your application/cover letter.Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @voxmedia.com email addresses, never via text message.PAY TRANSPARENCYThe salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay for this position at the time of this posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience.
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