Fueled by the same entrepreneurial spirit that drives those we cover, Hypepotamus generates awareness about the Southeast’s innovation community. Hypepotamus.com is the go-to source of startup and technology news, interviews, events, job listings, and resources. We showcase the founders, students, innovators, companies, and investors that are proud to call the Southeast home.
Job DescriptionHypepotamus, the leading startup and technology publication in the Southeast U.S. is looking for a new editorial lead. This is a full-time position based in Atlanta.
This is a high-touch role with almost unlimited potential and autonomy. The Editor-in-Chief has full editorial oversight across articles, photography, email newsletters, and social media.
The EIC will manage a small staff of full and part-time employees that work largely remotely. The EIC will hold editorial meetings with the Managing Editor and other staff members, assign articles and interviews, and assess pitches and story ideas. The EIC typically also writes several stories a week.
The EIC serves as the face of the publication in the community, attending events, supporting and connecting community leaders, and speaking on panels and at events when appropriate.
Experience desired:
- Editorial: Experience in an editorial or communications role, ideally in written media, is required. Additional familiarity with working on a news cycle, media and public relations, and long-form features are highly desired. A degree in journalism, communications, PR or media would be exceptionally helpful.
- Startup/technology familiarity: You will cover companies across a broad range, from recently-founded to acquisition or IPO. Experience working at a high-growth startup, founding your own company (successful or not), or working in or with venture capital or growth equity investors is highly desired.
- Management: The EIC manages a small team of dedicated employees along with a network of contributors and freelancers. Organizational and time management skills are essential. People management experience is a big plus.
- Community engagement: The EIC attends and occasionally speaks at events that range from casual startup pitch competitions to formal investor conferences. A willingness to attend events (sometimes in early mornings and nights) is required, as well as an ability to comport oneself appropriately. The EIC also participates in local ecosystem-building organizations as part of the role.
This individual will have significant autonomy, and can make his or her own hours and schedule. The publication has several options for co-working space, but there is no one central office. The team stays in touch with regular in-person meetings and email and Slack communication.
Salary is commensurate with experience and healthcare and 401(k) plan with company match are available.
Education and work experience: 3-5 years of prior work experience and a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) is required. Those with non-traditional backgrounds or experience are encouraged to apply.
Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- 3-5 years prior work experience
- Experience in an editorial or communications role (written media)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Organizational and time management skills
- Willingness to attend and speak at events, including outside regular hours
- Ability to write and produce multiple stories per week
- Familiarity with news cycle, media and public relations, and long-form features
- Experience working at or with startups, venture capital, or high-growth companies
- People management experience and managing contributors/freelancers
What We Do
The who, what, and when in southern innovation ecosystem. Startup news, events, people and companies. Proudly based in Atlanta.
