COMPETITOR MAGAZINE REGIONAL EDITOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Competitor Magazine is looking to hire part-time regional editors in several of our 11 magazine markets to include: Texas, Florida, Washington, D.C., Northwest and Northern California. Responsibilities include writing, editing and managing freelancers. The editor will cultivate and maintain local freelance writers and editorial sources, to include bloggers, and local photographers, as well as attend local amateur sports events and races. The ideal candidate should enjoy fitness-oriented sports and expect to participate in athletic events. Applicants should have at least 2 years of journalism experience, preferably with a background in either feature writing or sports writing. They should be able to generate strong story ideas. Competitor is a monthly magazine that covers amateur, participatory sports including running, cycling and triathlon. Knowledge of at least some of these sports is preferred. The free glossy magazine is based in 11 markets across the U.S. and has a circulation of more than 700,000 around the U.S.

Responsibilities per issue include:

• Writing Editor’s Note (500 words approx)
  
• Writing 4-5 items for Starting Lines section (200-300 words each)
  
• Writing 1-2 items for Better Competitor section (200 words each)
  
• Writing up to 5 Event Watches for Calendar section (100 words each)
  
• Writing I’m a Competitor Q&A (500-600 words)
  
• Writing or managing a freelance writer to write 1 local feature (600-800 words each)
  

Additionally, the Regional Editor is expected to:

• Be the face of the brand in that market
  
• Attend key industry events and races
  
• Establish a freelance network of local writers, photographers, bloggers
  
• Take photos/video when necessary
  
• Contribute to website
  

Please send cover letter, resume and 2-3 clips to rheaton@competitorgroup.com.