Full-Time Staff Positions in Los Angeles (Woodland Hills, California) and
Part-Time Jobs for Freelance Technology Journalists throughout the U.S

Opportunity To Excel

Thank you for your interest in our Career Opportunities. We have several new openings for top-quality candidates who live in Los Angeles or the San Fernando Valley. All positions, except for Freelance Journalists, are full-time opportunities based in our Los Angeles office in Woodland Hills, California.

NewsFactor offers a positive and professional work environment where everyone gives 100% to produce quality content for our readers and outstanding results for our advertisers. In addition to competitive salaries and benefits, we provide a high-energy environment where each person can make a difference, grow professionally and be well-rewarded for his or her contributions. Benefits include medical, dental & life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and the opportunity to work for one of the most well-respected publishers of business and technology news in the U.S.

Current Opportunities

We are currently hiring for the positions listed below. Please note that these are expansion positions designed to attract the best and the brightest candidates and to accommodate ongoing company growth.

Technology News Editor & Copy Editor
Advertising Sales Reps / Account Executives
PHP Programmer & Linux System Administrator
Freelance Technology Journalists & Remote Reporters

Please see the individual job postings below for additional details.

Technology News Editors
Los Angeles (Woodland Hills, CA)

Work with our top-notch team of writers to produce original news and features for NewsFactor Network, Monday through Friday. Daily duties include an interesting combination of editing and proofreading original content from our writers, selecting syndicated content from other leading publishers, writing attention-grabbing headlines, managing a team of freelance writers, and developing story ideas. We prefer candidates with at least 3 years of professional editorial experience working for technology or business publications. Solid knowledge of the computer industry and consumer electronics are extremely helpful. Please note that we are only considering candidates who are already living in the Los Angeles area, within a 30-minute drive of our office in Woodland Hills to help minimize the daily commute.

How To Apply (L.A. residents/non-smokers only, please)

Advertising Sales Reps / Account Executives
Los Angeles (Woodland Hills, CA)

Full-time, inside sales positions plus 10% outside sales, meeting with advertising directors, VPs of marketing and their ad agencies. Must have professional sales appearance, as well as OUTSTANDING verbal skills for effective communication both on the phone and in writing. Must be able to write clear and effective sales letters and proposals. Our sales positions also require professional presentation skills, careful attention to detail, and an understanding of the advertising industry to help companies best achieve their sales and marketing objectives. Hours are M-F, 7:30am-4:30pm or 8:00am-5:00pm. Mid-range and senior positions require 3 or more years of experience in print and/or online ad sales or very closely related experience. Base + commission. Outstanding opportunity for experienced sales people as well as highly motivated college grads with top GPAs. More senior positions require mid-range to expert level skills using Goldmine, Act! or similar contact management software, as well as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Please note that we are only considering candidates who are already living in the Los Angeles area, within a 30-minute drive of our office in Woodland Hills to help minimize the daily commute.

How To Apply (L.A. residents/non-smokers only, please)

PHP Programmer & Linux Systems Administrator
Los Angeles (Woodland Hills, CA)

Help develop great applications for NewsFactor Network and provide tech support to in-house staff, including hardware & software support (PCs & Macs), as well as network maintenance. This position consists of approximately 80% development work and 20% user support and systems administration.

This position requires EXPERT level programming skills in PHP, MySQL, Advanced HTML, and Javascript, working in a Linux environment.

EXPERT level applicants ONLY. No Microsoft admins or entry level programmers, please. Hours are M-F, 8:00am - 5:00pm + availability by phone for emergency tech support. Excellent people skills and outstanding communication skills required to support our staff and clients. Please note that, for this position, we are only considering candidates who live very nearby, or within a 10-mile radius of our office, located at 21700 Oxnard St., Woodland Hills, CA 91367.

How To Apply (L.A. residents/non-smokers only, please)

Freelance Technology Journalists & Remote Reporters
U.S. ONLY (WORK FROM HOME, ANYWHERE IN THE U.S.)

Join our outstanding team of reporters and journalists who produce original daily news and insightful features for NewsFactor Network. We have current openings for experienced technology journalists who are available to write morning and/or afternoon news, Monday through Friday. Topics focus on computer technology and enterprise I.T. Coverage includes hardware, software, networking, security, data storage, tech innovation and technology trends, wireless devices and mobility, as well as CRM (customer relationship management), and BPM (business process management).

Applicants must have experience covering at least 3 of these topics. Quick turnaround and outstanding writing skills are essential, as well as in-depth industry knowledge, experience and contacts. Our writers must have a solid understanding of business and technology to be able to write intelligently for a high-level audience of CIOs, IT managers, and computer technology pros. All articles require phone interviews with industry analysts or company spokespersons to ensure objectivity and proper industry perspective.

Please note that we are only accepting applications from journalists living in the U.S. at this time.

Send intro letter and resume via email (NO attachments) with "Your Name: Experienced Tech News Writer" as the subject. Online links to other stories you have written in the field of computer technology are particularly helpful. E-mail to careers2007 at newsfactor.com.

Location

Based in Los Angeles, California, our offices are centrally located in Woodland Hills, near the Canoga and Topanga Canyon exits of the 101 Ventura Freeway. Our office building is in Warner Center Towers, two doors down from the Marriott Hotel, and directly across from the Woodland Hills Promenade shopping mall, with numerous restaurants, shops, and two health clubs just steps away.

Please note that, except for Remote Reporters, we are not considering candidates who live outside the L.A. area at this time.

Via E-mail

The BEST way to apply is by using our Online Contact Form, or by e-mailing your resume and cover letter to careers2007 at newsfactor dot com. Include your name and the name of your desired position in the e-mail subject line.

Be sure to include all other information (cover letter, resume and salary history/requirements) in the body of your message.

We do not open e-mail attachments from unknown sources, so please DO NOT send attachments. Remember to indicate for which job you are applying, include salary history and/or requirements (very important), and tell us how you first heard about the job opportunity.

If You Are Unable To Apply Via E-mail...

Since we keep all applications on file electronically, we prefer to receive your information by e-mail only. However, if you are unable to send e-mail, you can fax our HR Manager at 818.713.2502 or mail your information to:

Career Opportunities
NewsFactor Network
21700 Oxnard St. Suite 2040
Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Thank You

We look forward to hearing from all qualified candidates. Thank you for your time and interest.

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