TPM is a hiring a Front Page Runner to work from our New York City headquarters.

The Front Page Runner has moment to moment responsibility for curating TPM’s front page - selecting stories, writing headlines, choosing photos and working with our editors to shape the message the front page sends to our readers about the news of the moment and the day.

The Front Page Runner is also closely involved in monitoring real time audience analytics and working with the publishing team to improve and optimize site performance. A mix of traffic-monitoring, social media engagement and a zest for great headlines are each critical components of the job.

Applicants must have a ready knowledge of contemporary US politics and a strong dose of news junky-dom, as well as an appreciation of the TPM style. The job is fast paced and sometimes frenetic, especially when news breaks. Multitasking should be your default style.

Applicants should have a minimum of one’s relevant journalism experience or substantial experience in college journalism.

Competitive salary, health insurance coverage, 401(k), three weeks paid vacation per year. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to talk (at) talkingpointsmemo.com. Include the subject line: "Job App: Front Page Runner."

TPM Media LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

To apply, 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.