WASHINGTON POST JOB
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POST JOB
We are looking for someone to do the production-heavy work
of putting out the Weekend Pass section of the paper every Thursday.
We're aiming for a team player who can also do Web production and
writing/blogging, as well as churn out
original arts writing. We're looking for someone who is used to a fast
pace, can write about all genres of art and music, and who knows the local
scene most of all.
The posting is here, and below.
http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=1180065
> Dynamic Editor/Writer -- The Washington Post/Express
> Washington, D.C.
>
> From flowing poets to abstract painters, from Latin beats to hip-hop
grooves to independent film, the D.C. area's arts scene boasts influences as
diverse as its diplomatic corps. And if you can write with as much verve about
artists who receive polite applause as those whose fans flash devil horns, we
want to hear from you.
>
> Express, The Washington Post Co.'s free commuter daily, is seeking a
content editor to join our fast-paced newsroom. We're looking for a lively
wordsmith who has a deep knowledge of D.C. arts and entertainment, who can
translate print stories into innovative digital packages and who can hold forth
with ease and wit on all elements of pop culture: music, movies, art, books and
more.
>
> The ideal candidate will have five to 10 years' experience in a
news-gathering environment — print or online — and must demonstrate seasoned
editorial judgment and a mastery of grammar, story-telling structure and AP
style. Exceptional headline-writing skills, comfort using online publishing
tools and some page layout experience are also essential.
>
> Send resume, letter, three writing samples and three before-and-after
editing samples to resume@readexpress.com
or to Express, 1150 15th St. NW, Washington D.C. 20071
