Editorial assistant @ wire service in NYC

StatePoint Media, a Web-based wire service providing more than 5,000 newspapers, magazines and Web Sites with “news you can use” feature stories and puzzles, seeks a part-time editorial assistant. Position is 20-25 hours per week and located in New York City.

Responsibilities include monitoring state news sources, executing direct marketing campaigns, trafficking materials, processing photos, and some clerical duties. Editorial assistant will also will have the opportunity to regularly write articles for publication on the StatePoint service.

"This is a great entry-level position for someone looking to get into journalism or PR," the ad states.

E-mail your cover letter and resume, along with a writing sample no longer than 600 words, to Robert Silverman at jobs@statepoint.net. No phone calls. Please do not register online for the StatePoint.net service, as registration is limited to qualified media outlets. Your StatePoint.net account will be suspended and your job application discarded.