Jobs

TPM Media is in the midst of a major expansion. Our new Washington DC Bureau opened on September 28th.

To apply for one of the positions below, please send an application via email to talk (at) talkingpointsmemo.com with a cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the job, a resume and three clips. Please include the name of the position you are applying for, preceded by "Job App:", in the subject line of the email, using the title description used in the announcements below.

In other words, "Job App: Reporter-Blogger, TPMDC" or "Job App: News Writer"

Publisher

Location: New York

TPM Media LLC is hiring a Publisher who will be the primary manager of our audience growth, mobile media, business development and partnership strategies. Candidates must have extensive experience in the digital media and news space. They must also be intimately familiar with TPM, its history, distinctive style of news coverage and place in the larger news and politics ecosystem. Key opportunity to help build and grow one of the most innovative and closely-watched web-native news organizations in the country. Competitive salary; health care and 401k benefits provided.

Instructions for applying at the top of this page.

Social Media & Publicity Associate

Location: New York

Description: Social Media & Publicity Associate implementing TPM's social media strategies focused on distribution, audience growth and relationship with core audience. Applicants must be deeply familiar with TPM, its areas of news specialty as well as its place within the new media world. They must also be intimately familiar with the emerging social media world, including key sites and communities, as well as emerging trends in the field. This is a junior level position in our publishing department but includes ample opportunity for advancement. Competitive salary for qualified applicants; health care and 401k benefits provided.

Reporter-Blogger, TPMDC

Location: Washington

Description: Reporter-Blogger reporting from Washington for TPMDC. Applicants should have DC reporting experience and currently be living in DC. Applicants must be comfortable working in a multimedia reporting environment -- which means, among other things, being comfortable appearing on camera. Background in online media and/or TPM-style fast-paced, incremental reporting a definite plus. Competitive salary for qualified applicants; health care and 401k benefits provided.

News Writer

Location: New York

Description: TPM News Writers write and produce general and breaking news coverage for TPM's main page. The job entails a mix of formatting and editing items on the front page news section, news aggregation, working with video and original reporting and writing. This is as much a production as a writing job -- but both elements are critical. As need arises, News Writers will also be assigned to support reporting and story writing at TPMmuckraker and TPMDC. Applicants must be comfortable working in a multimedia reporting environment -- which means, among other things, being comfortable appearing on camera.Competitive salary for qualified applicants; health care and 401k benefits provided.

Night / Weekends Editor

Location: New York

Description: Night Editor will coordinate and produce evening news coverage. Depending on the applicant, the job may also include weekend responsibilities which would focus on Sunday coverage of political news emerging out of the Sunday political shows. Applicants must be comfortable working in a multimedia reporting environment -- which means, among other things, being comfortable appearing on camera. Competitive salary for qualified applicants; health care and 401k benefits provided.

Internships (NYC)

TPM interns in our New York office are involved in every aspect of our operation and have a hand in everything we do. They work alongside our reporters to write and break stories, help our editors keep a finger on the pulse of the news day, and produce all kinds of digital media from youtube clips to mash-up photographs. The interns also attend weekly brown bag lunches with reporters, editors and publishing staff to learn the ins and outs of the new media business.

Half of our current staff is made up of former TPM interns. Others have moved on to jobs in new and old media alike, working for Think Progress, The New Republic, The Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, The New York Sun, The New Yorker, The Washington Post and more.

In early 2009 we introduced our new Editorial Fellows program. A limited number of interns are invited to join our Editorial Fellows program, which runs an additional three (3) to six (6) months and comes with a substantial stipend and benefits.

To learn more about what we do at TPM and what we've accomplished in the last year, see these news reports on TPM from 2007.

Because each intern is encouraged to work in multiple parts of our operation, it's important that applicants have a basic understanding of new media technologies (blogging, youtube, etc.) and a desire and ability to learn quickly.

Video Intern

We are looking for one intern who is video specific. This person should have a working knowledge of Final Cut, and be ready and excited to dive into the world of TPMtv.

2009 Internships (NYC)

Our Spring NYC interns must be available to start around February 16, our Summer interns must be available to start around May 17. To apply for any of our internships, send an email to talk at talkingpointsmemo.com with a cover letter, resume and two references. If you're interested in video or publishing, please specify that in your cover letter. Include in the email subject "TPM Video Internship," "TPM Publishing Internship", "TPM Advertising Internship" or "TPM Internship" for all general news interns. Internships run for three (3) months and are based in TPM's New York City office. Qualified applicants can receive academic credit.

Rolling Internships (Intern now!)

At any given time, it is always possible that we could use a smart person in the office to replace a lost intern or help us manage the ever-growing mountain of muck and news. If you're available to come in sooner than the beginning of the next internship cycle begins, let us know.