Weekend Editor, Part-Time - Remote

Overview

Salon is a spirited home for journalism that takes a critical look at current events, seeks alternatives to the status quo, engages with big ideas and holds power to account. Embracing a wide range of liberal and progressive views, we cover the arts and culture with rigor and insight, champion social progress and, with our digital community, lead good-faith debates about the stuff that really matters. We question authority and assumptions, starting with our own. One of the first entirely digital major media outlets, Salon’s award-winning journalism has driven the national conversation since 1995.

In Short

• Curate Salon’s homepage to keep it up to date.
• Monitor analytics and make strategic decisions to grow readership.
• Write and self-publish stories as needed.
• Respond to current events swiftly and accurately.
• Serve as point of contact for corrections and updates.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with AP Style is required.
• 3+ years of professional journalism experience.
• Proficiency in digital analytics tools like Chartbeat.
• Knowledge of professional journalism standards.

Requirements

• Strong editing skills for a digital publication.
• Ability to work independently and write clean copy.
• Experience with CMS platforms.
• Demonstrated understanding of Salon’s voice.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent newsroom training.

Benefits

• Part-time, hourly position: $20/hour.
• Remote position with legal ability to work in the U.S.
• Regular schedule covering Saturdays and holidays.
• Potential opportunity to pick up additional shifts.