Try the best jobs going in the downturn: VentureBeat writer and VentureBeat intern

February 12, 2009 | Dan Kaplan | Comments | |

Do you have a passion for non-fiction writing and technology?

Want to get involved with one of the most respected and influential blogs right now — with a top position on the Techmeme Leaderboard and syndication in outlets like the New York Times?

If your answers are yes, VentureBeat may be for you. We’ve been making a lot of moves lately and have more in store.

We’re looking for full-time writers, as well as a part-time intern (15-30 hours/wk) to research and write about tech companies, interview venture capitalists, and manage other editorial and Web site tasks in the process. At VentureBeat, you will have deep access to the tech ecosystem, ranging from company founders to investors. You’ll be helping provide news content that is as critical as ever for decision-makers responding to the economic downturn.

You will work with some of the sharpest reporters and writers in the tech blogosphere and have the opportunity to expand your knowledge across many sectors, including digital media, gaming, mobile, cleantech and enterprise 2.0.

The full-time writer positions will cover digital media and general technology innovation.

The intern position is mostly focused on research, supporting our writers and writing short pieces about fundings, but there will also be opportunities to write your own larger posts on subjects of your choice.

Intern responsibilities will include:

  • Managing and distributing incoming story tips
  • Writing short posts about fundings
  • Contributing reporting on larger stories
  • Helping with event coordination and execution
  • Some data entry
  • Copy editing

You should:

  • Be self-directed, sharp-minded and focused
  • Love writing
  • Be good at it
  • Possess a passion for technology
  • Thrive in an independent environment

If you’re interested or would like more information, please contact us at jobs@venturebeat.com with the subject line “Intern” or “Writer.”

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About the Author, Dan Kaplan

Once upon a time, Dan considered himself a magazine journalist with dreams of "The New Yorker" and a couple of well-reviewed but only mildly successful books. Then one day, life, as it is known to do, decided it was time for rebirth. Like so many things before it, this rebirth was conceived on a mostly-empty plane to Reno. Now, instead of magazine writing, Dan would plunge into the world of New Media and write for Matt Marshall's blog.

It's funny how it goes.

  • If I wasn't doing another startup I would sign up. VB is a quality blog. I check it several times a day and always find something interesting you don't see everywhere else. You guys like what you are doing and your writing puts perspective and context on the news.

    I hope you continue to grow and prosper... Dude(!)