SAJA Job Listings: Compiled by Maha Atal

SEEKING WASHINGTON, D.C. EDITOR

The Nation, the country’s oldest political weekly, seeks a Washington
Editor with strong reporting skills and experience covering politics and
policy. We seek a candidate who has a dynamic and distinctive vision for
the magazine’s Washington coverage.

Editor should have knowledge of how D.C. works –and fails to work–
and broad familiarity with the workings of Congress, the executive
branch and the public interest community.

The position involves:
*Contributing articles and editorials to the magazine and its website
*Commissioning articles and, at times, editing pieces for the magazine
and website
*Collaborating with the New York office in shaping political coverage
for the magazine and website
*Overseeing the magazine’s Washington office, which at times includes
other Nation writers and editors
*Representing the magazine in Washington– engaging with the broader
progressive community, attending events and conferences and appearing
on tv and radio

Please e-mail resume, brief cover letter and salary requirements to
dcedit@thenation.com or to Peggy Suttle,
The Nation, 33 Irving Place, 8th floor, New York, NY 10003. No calls
please.
Minorities strongly encouraged to apply.
We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits.

EDITOR / BOOKS & THE ARTS

The Nation, the national weekly magazine of politics and culture, seeks
an Editor of its Books & the Arts section. Candidate must have vision,
experience, commissioning skills, administrative abilities and a grasp
of currents in global and U.S. politics, history, contemporary fiction,
media, music, visual arts, and both high and popular culture. The
position demands excellent editing skills. MINORITIES STRONGLY
ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Please send resume, clips and a brief cover letter with salary
requirements to LitEditor@thenation.com or to Peggy Suttle, The Nation,
33 Irving Place, 8th Fl, New York, NY 10003. No calls please.

News India-Times, a weekly newspaper published from New York has an
opening for an Assistant Editor. The candidate should have general
knowledge of South Asian countries and understand the needs and
interests of Indian Americans. Send resume to gopalraju7@aol.com

Creative Loafing, Atlanta’s award-winning alternative newsweekly, is seeking an enthusiastic music critic with strong writing skills, a broad knowledge of musical styles, and a nose for news. Our ideal candidate has either a journalism or English degree and some journalism experience. Familiarity with the Atlanta music scene a plus. This is an excellent opportunity for a bright and creative individual to work for a company that is committed to its product. Send resume and no more than five clips to Creative Loafing, 750 Willoughby Way, Atlanta, GA 30312. Attn: Heather Kuldell. No calls please.