NOTE: All applicants should be available for interviews in New York City between January 19th-22nd and the interview process will be filmed for a use in a TV show. If you are not available on those dates or do not want to be filmed please do not apply. Deadline to apply for this job is 12/10/09.
About Us:
SheFinds Media is a network of websites that help women shop online. We are a well funded, growing company backed by a progressive venture capital firm. Our management team is small but very experienced - this is a great place to learn from professionals who have worked at major companies like Martha Stewart, Conde Nast, CBS, AOL and Ask.com (IAC). Now is an exciting time to join the team as we are looking for fresh ideas and enthusiasm as we ramp up our editorial offering.
Responsibilities:
SheFinds Media is seeking a super smart and stylish editorial assistant for fashion and beauty site SheFinds.com.
SheFinds.com, a major shopping site about fashion and beauty, needs an Editorial Assistant to help with researching, writing,editing and general website maintenance. This is a F/T paid position in Manhattan that starts ASAP.
You will work from assignment and also report on you own finds (i.e. the latest boot, the shirt Kate Moss wore to a premiere, the best push-up bra, etc.). You'll support the editors in marketing efforts and general website production. Our work style is collaborative and open: we reward initiative and are always looking to give our employees additional responsibility/exposure. We have many media partners and are well regarded by top fashion/beauty brands.
The ideal candidate is a recent college graduate with strong writing skills and a keen interest in wearable fashion.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications
* 1-3 years of intern experience in fashion writing/editing/blogging or online-publishing
* Knowledge of online/Web media is essential
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment
* Willingness to take on night and weekend work when needed
* Ability to turn around tight, accurate copy while meeting daily deadlines
Bonus Points:
HTML and Photoshop skills are pluses
Perks:
We offer competitive salaries and benefits.
• We work long hours/full days but have flexible “in office” time- no Mondays and 11:30AM-6PM Tuesday-Friday.
To Apply:
IF YOU DO NOT INCLUDE ALL OF THE ITEMS BELOW IN YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
1. Your resume.
2. A cover letter explaining why you are the perfect person for this job.
Please submit at the bottom of your cover letter:
3. A list of your favorite relevant websites.
4. A list of your favorite TV shows/magazines
5.A write-up that would work on the blog about a fashion or beauty trend you've seen. We're very picky so give us your best insight and wit. Don't be afraid to rant or rave about the trend you've spotted, and share any personal anecdotes. Also include an arresting headline.
6. Your desired salary.
NOTE: All applicants should be available for interviews in New York City between January 19th-22nd and the interview process will be filmed for a use in a TV show. If you do not want to be filmed please do not apply.
No phone calls. If you've followed all the instructions above and we think you may be a fit we will contact you.

