Hearst Communications, Inc. is hiring: SFGATE Part-Time Homepage Editor in San F

SFGATE Part-Time Homepage Editor

Your Impact:

Under the direction of SFGATE’s Senior Homepage Editor, the Part-Time Homepage Editor (20 hours a week) will sit at the center of the San Francisco news universe, and help call the shots on the stories Bay Area residents will be talking about every day. If you live on social media, if your phone is constantly flashing with breaking news alerts, or if you can come up with 10 story ideas on the way to work, we want you to help run the show for the largest media site based on the West Coast. We're looking for a reliable newshound with the ability to spot breaking news, turn a witty headline and curate our constantly updating homepage.

Why SFGATE?

Launched in 1994, SFGATE.com was one of the first large-market media sites in the world and served as the exclusive digital home of the San Francisco Chronicle for 19 years. In 2019, the Chronicle and SFGATE officially became two separately run entities with their own editorial staffs and independent newsrooms.

Today, SFGATE is a digital-only publication that reaches more than 28 million readers every month and tells the stories of the people, places and ideas that make San Francisco, and the Bay Area at large, the weird and wonderful place that it is. We help readers navigate their day, whether it’s by keeping them updated on big breaking news, guiding them to interesting local experiences or sharing a part of the Bay Area they haven’t seen before.

The site is home to nine verticals: Culture, Local, Sports, Tech, Travel, Politics, Food + Drink, Cannabis, and News.

What you’ll do:

• Oversee the SFGATE homepage during three critical shifts per week: Friday and Saturday morning and Monday evening, and occasional holidays or needed coverage days.
• Spot breaking news and important Bay Area stories, and make sure they get up on our site as quickly as possible.
• Manage photos, headlines and story placement/packaging, all with an eye on SFGATE's unique voice and style.
• Monitor a fire hose of content available to the Gate team to build and constantly rebuild a homepage user experience in sync with the SFGATE brand to deliver on metrics and goals.

Who you are:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience at a publication or digital media environment.
• Innate sense of what news people want to read and what will be trending soon.
• Fresh, concise writing voice.
• Intimate knowledge of San Francisco, the Bay Area and California generally.
• Team player who works collaboratively.
• A bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Creative Writing, Comparative Literature, Communications, or related fields from an accredited college or university, or equivalent, with a record that demonstrates suitable preparation for this position.
• You’re based in California; being in the Bay Area would be a plus but is not required.
• You've read SFGATE and have an understanding of the brand and voice.

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in California. The reasonable estimate is between $35,000 and $36,500. Please note this information is specific to those hired in San Francisco. If this role is open to candidates outside of San Francisco, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications and education.