Jobs at Daily Nutmeg

Daily Nutmeg, a smart, influential email publication focused on the good and interesting things in New Haven, is hiring! Please scroll down to view current openings.

Note: Daily Nutmeg is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or any other arbitrary standard.

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Associate Editor

This is a rare and rewarding opportunity for a talented writer. You’ll get to know the city backward and forward, meet people from all walks of life, enjoy access and experiences few others can and exercise your creative muscles every day.

Commitment: Full-time with flexible hours.

Compensation: Salary plus approved expenses and performance incentive.

Responsibilities:

• produce high-quality editorial content, from seed to bloom;
• edit other materials, including freelance submissions;
• develop and engage with social media communities;
• respond to editorial and reader inquiries; and
• perform other relevant duties as needed to make this publication the best it can be.

The ideal candidate:

• has a strong command of the English language;
• is an exceptionally engaging, insightful and efficient writer;
• is proficient (or a quick learner) with a DSLR or advanced mobile camera;
• maintains the highest journalistic and ethical standards;
• communicates efficiently and effectively behind the scenes;
• hits deadlines;
• grasps Daily Nutmeg’s unique editorial approach and mission; and
• resides in New Haven, CT, or very close by.

To Apply: Using the subject line “Associate Editor / Daily Nutmeg,” please email the following materials to Dan Mims, DN’s executive editor, at [email protected]:

• an in-email statement explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position;
• 3-5 writing samples;
• 3-5 photography samples;
• 3-5 story ideas you think DN should pursue, with a brief pitch for each; and
• your resume.

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Freelance Editorial Contributor

Compensation: Fee per story plus approved expenses.

Responsibilities: Develop, write and photograph high-quality feature stories, working closely with editors.

The ideal candidate:

• has a strong command of the English language;
• is an exceptionally engaging, ambitious and efficient writer, with a nose for what’s compelling;
• maintains the highest journalistic and ethical standards;
• is proficient (or a quick learner) with a DSLR or advanced mobile camera;
• communicates efficiently and effectively behind the scenes;
• hits deadlines;
• grasps Daily Nutmeg’s unique editorial approach; and
• resides in New Haven, CT, or very close by.

To Apply: Using the subject line “Freelance Contributor / Daily Nutmeg,” please email the following materials to Dan Mims, DN’s editor, at [email protected]:

• an in-email statement explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position;
• 2-3 relevant writing samples, between 600 and 1,000 words each;
• 3-5 story ideas you think DN should pursue, with a brief pitch for each;
• 3-5 photography samples, if you have them; and
• your resume.

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Advertising and Marketing Manager

Commitment: Full-time.

Compensation: Commensurate with demonstrated experience and proven sales ability. First-year pay will be a combination of salary plus commission on net collected sales revenue.

The ideal candidate:
• is self-starting and personable;
• emphasizes client satisfaction and develops lasting client relationships;
• actively prospects;
• communicates efficiently and effectively; and
• handles proposals, contracts, ad materials, etc. in a timely fashion.

To Apply: Using the subject line “Ad Sales / Daily Nutmeg,” please email the following to [email protected]:

• a statement regarding your interest in the position;
• your current resume including software fluency and contact information; and
• a list of 8 to 10 advertising clients you think would make strong prospects for Daily Nutmeg.