Global Voices Seeks Managing Editor

Global Voices has been growing faster than we dreamed!! So fast, we need to hire a full-time Managing Editor.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: MANAGING EDITOR, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE

Global Voices Online (GlobalVoicesOnline.org), a fast-growing international citizens’ media site, is looking to hire a full-time Managing Editor. 

THE JOB: This person will be responsible for coordinating day-to-day content flow on the Global Voices blog, run regular online editorial meetings, manage the work of our rapidly expanding international team of Regional Editors and volunteer contributors, and coordinate daily with editors from our news media collaborators and partners. He or she will also help steer the future of Global Voices into non-text media, other languages, and help to innovate and implement new technologies and tools. As Global Voices is a virtual organization, the Managing Editor would not be expected to relocate. However, he or she needs regular access to high-speed internet connectivity and will be expected to travel. Salary and other compensation will depend on the candidate’s experience. Start date: as soon as possible in 2006.

THE REQUIREMENTS: Our ideal candidate has solid experience in blogging and online citizens’ media and at least some experience with professional news media. He or she has the ability to work independently and responsibly with only remote supervision. Solid English-language writing and editing skills are a must. Programming/HTML knowledge not required but strong familiarity with the use of online social media tools (blogging platforms, aggregators, use of RSS feeds, and tagging) is important. He or she must be a diplomatic team player, capable of communicating effectively with bloggers as well as news reporters and editors, who enjoys pioneering uncharted territory. Ideally he/she will have the ability to read and write well in at least one language other than English and working knowledge of other languages. Preference given to candidates from outside the United States and Western Europe

Interested candidates please send CV and Letter of Interest explaining why you'd be a good candidate for the job to: [email protected]

Comments

[omih]

Nothing to do with the above but wondered what your thoughts are about the following news item:

"The US military in Iraq has implicitly admitted that it is running a campaign to plant articles in Iraqi papers aimed at improving its image in the country.

"The Los Angeles Times said the Pentagon had secretly paid Iraqi newspapers to run articles reflecting well on the US."

We hear a lot about free speech especially in countries where it is limited but is this worse than cutting off methods of communication?

My belief is that blogs are growing in popularity because of the toothless nature of modern media. I think there is an increasing view that the content is ruled not by editors (alone) but by advertisers, PRs, pressure from governments, money men etc. What we are seeing in Iraq is an extension of this.

That's always been my problem with this weblog. You concentrate on issues overseas but the problems with modern media are not limited to just non-democratic organisations.