Do you have a love for writing, news gathering, and social media? Can you turn around accurate, newsworthy content on a tight deadline? If you answered a resounding "Yes!" to all of these questions, then we want to talk with you.

Our fast-paced, progressive Web company has an immediate need for a Web-savvy news content producer for our automotive, education, health, home services, insurance, lending and real estate sites.

Key responsibilities include writing and posting news stories using our content management system in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

The ideal candidate must posses the following qualifications:
• 3+ years of experience in journalism, preferably online
• a demonstrated ability to accurately and consistently produce quality news content
• the ability to employ solid news judgment and to communicate ideas effectively
• a working knowledge of AP style and newsroom protocol
• an “on call,” flexible schedule that facilitates a swift reaction and coverage of breaking news
• excellent Internet research and fact-checking skills
• an understanding of how to optimize content and write for the Web
• an eye for trends on local and national business topics.

To apply, please reply by email with:
• a brief cover letter detailing your experience
• your resume
• links to two original, published news writing samples appropriate for an audience with a high school reading level.

Pay per article/per submission.
 * Telecommuting is ok.
 * This is a contract job.