Write For This Way On Bay

Now Hiring: Writer – Staten Island News and Events Coverage

Are you passionate about writing and immersed in the Staten Island community? This Way on Bay, a leading media company, is seeking a talented writer to join our team! If you have excellent writing skills, a knack for social media, and a love for Staten Island, we want to hear from you!

Job Requirements:

  • Exceptional writing skills with an eye for detail, grammar, and punctuation
  • Previous experience in writing or journalism, preferably in a news-related field
  • Familiarity with social media content distribution and understanding of best practices
  • Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality standards
  • Strong research skills and the ability to gather information from reliable sources
  • Proficiency in using WordPress or similar content management systems (CMS) is a plus.
  • Passion for storytelling and a genuine interest in Staten Island’s culture and community
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

How to Apply:

  • Email your updated resume highlighting relevant experience to: ettore@thiswayonbay.com
  • Include a cover letter introducing yourself and explaining your interest in the position
  • Attach writing samples or provide links to published articles showcasing your abilities
  • Include any additional relevant portfolio or social media handles

Compensation: $15-20 per post

Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. We appreciate your interest in This Way on Bay and look forward to reviewing your application.

If you’re a writer interested in working with This Way On Bay, fill out the form below and we’ll get back to you ASAP.

Internships are available for college credits.

Editorial Intern, NY
at ThisWayOnBay.com
Staten Island, New York

ThisWayOnBay.com is seeking a full-time intern to join our team in our Bay Street, Staten Island office. The ideal candidate will be a genuine lover of all things Staten Island, with far-ranging interests that include music, art, business, community, etc. The responsibilities for this job include growing ThisWayOnBay.com’s presence on Facebook and Twitter, keeping tabs on breaking North Shore Staten Island news,  creating posts that other Staten Islanders will love and share, and contributing to brainstorming sessions.

ThisWayOnBay.com is a celebration of the Bay Street corridor — the right candidate is a creative and adaptive thinker who wants to make sharable content and go after their own writing projects.
This is a paid internship based in ThisWayOnBay.com’s Bay Street offices. We are looking to hire someone that can start as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

  • Grow ThisWayOnBay.com’s Facebook, Tumblr, and Pinterest accounts
  • Pitch ideas in staff brainstorming sessions
  • Update and maintain an editorial calendar of north shore events
  • Monitor daily North Shore Staten Island news
  • Assist ThisWayOnBay.com editors with research
  • Write posts that people want to share

Requirements

  • A genuine love for Staten Island (and its many vibrant art/social scenes)
  • Experience using social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Comfort with the fast pace of internet publishing.
  • Strong organizational skills.

Candidates should apply and include the following:

  • Your resume
  • A few short paragraphs explaining why you’d be right for the job. No formal cover letters, please.
  • Links to your relevant social media accounts: Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest, and/or personal blog.
  • Links to published work that is consistent with what you’d like to do at ThisWayOnBay.com.

About ThisWayOnBay.com

ThisWayOnBay.com is an all-encompassing online magazine focusing on the north shore of Staten Island, specifically the Bay Street corridor. ThisWayOnBay.com is committed to supporting local businesses along the Bay Street corridor and the surrounding neighborhood and bringing awareness of the rich history of our neighborhoods and encouraging self-reliance, bringing positive change.

Email: Chris [at] ThisWayOnBay [dot] com

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