The Bold Italic is looking for a Managing Editor to join on a full-time, temporary basis for a duration of at least 3 months. This senior-level editorial position involves writing, editing, managing, and assigning content for the site, recruiting a diverse array of contributors, and helping us continue to push the boundaries of a visual- and personality-driven digital magazine for people who live in and love the Bay Area. The right person will be able to demonstrate a strong relationship and understanding of The Bold Italic and the Bay Area.

The Bold Italic is an online magazine, shop, and events hub that comes out of the innovation division of Gannett. Since its launch in 2010, our hyperlocal, lifestyle-driven publication has published personal, humorous, opinionated, and visual takes on observations and conversations about living in this awesome place.

Are you a Bold Italic fan looking to come on board?

Duties include:

• Editing, writing, and managing blog content and quick responses to current memes and events
• Editing longer-form stories
• Regularly recruiting new freelancers
• Assigning and editing sponsored content
• Ability to collaborate across departments, including the art, events, shop, and revenue teams.
• Assigning artwork and giving feedback to freelance designers and illustrators
• Must occasionally work events outside of normal office hours

Requirements include:

• A solid understanding of the issues affecting and conversations about the Bay Area, both serious and humorous.
• Experience writing/editing stories with strong personal voice as well as breaking news stories and opinion pieces.
• Experience writing/editing in-depth reported pieces a plus.
• A solid understanding of the current digital media landscape, both in the Bay Area and nationwide.
• A solid understanding of applying analytics to audience growth and retention.
• A strong personal voice in your own writing.
• Ability to work with outside clients for sponsored content.
• At least 5 years experience as an editor at a publication which includes managing an editorial staff.
• Design savvy a plus.
• A strong network of local writers/reporters.

To apply, email you cover letter, resume, and clips of your work to jobs@thebolditalic.com. Please note that we cannot respond to every application that comes in.