Employment Opportunities

SENIOR EDITOR
for Government and Politics

The Kiplinger Organization seeks an experienced writer/editor to lead a small team of journalists in providing analysis and forecasts for the country’s largest business newsletter and its associated Web site.

Candidates must have substantial experience in covering government issues, a strong news sense and an ability to anticipate developments in Congress and the administration. Candidates must be able to offer well-informed opinions on the direction and scope of legislative, regulatory and political trends, to demonstrate strong leadership and editing skills and to write with clarity and flair, distilling complicated issues for a general business audience.

The Kiplinger Organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer which offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Send cover letter, resume, writing samples and salary requirement to:

Human Resources
The Kiplinger Letter
1729 H Street, NW
Washington, DC   20006

FAX: 202-496-1817
human.resources@kiplinger.com

ONLINE BUSINESS MANAGER, KIPLINGER.COM

Kiplinger.com is looking for a savvy business manager with the knowledge and ability to grow the Web-based businesses of one of the oldest and most trusted brands in personal finance advice and business forecasting. Applicants must have a strong background in business administration and fiscal management, combined with a keen understanding of business development in electronic publishing. We’re looking for someone eager for professional growth in a rapidly developing field.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the division in developing annual/quarterly strategic plans and operating budgets; work closely with heads of Advertising, Technology Development, IT Operations, and Editorial to turn plans into achievable annual/quarterly goals and metrics; oversee financial performance of the department, ensuring that objectives are met
• Identify, evaluate and assess viability of business opportunities including the management and expansion of existing lines of business, as well as the creation of new businesses
• Oversee and manage the business development process and team
• Oversee advertising and marketing budget
• Negotiate and provide business management of key partnerships, including content partnerships, games partnerships, and others as appropriate
• Oversee the strategy and monetization of key cross-network products, SEO, social media, and advertising network
• Work closely with other departments within Kiplinger to develop new cross-marketing or licensing relationships
• Closely track the online space as well as specific competitors within the space to identify trends related to online user patterns, online advertising, mergers and acquisitions, technological advancements, etc

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years experience in managing high-growth web initiatives
• Minimum of 3 years experience working on web based businesses, preferably in the area of online publishing
• Advanced degree strongly preferred
• Excellent analytical and negotiating skills a must
• Proven ability to develop and execute deals both small and large and extract maximum value
• Experience managing a P&L; proven ability to generate ideas that drive short and long-term value for the business while controlling expenses
• Strong foundation in search engine optimization; specifically as it relates to organic search
• Working knowledge of website operation (revenue generation, content management systems, web analytics, performance optimization, etc)
• Demonstrated management and leadership experience
• Ability to create and present business plans around online opportunities
• Familiarity with key industry tools (Omniture,Google Analytics)
• Proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word

The Kiplinger organization, an Equal Opportunity Employer, offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Qualified applicants should forward resume to:

Human Resources Department
Kiplinger Washington Editors
1729 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006

FAX: 202-496-1817
human.resources@kiplinger.com

The Kiplinger Washington Editors, a leading business and personal finance publisher, is looking for an intern to work Tuesday-Thursday in the Human Resources department in the Washington, DC office.

Responsibilities will include various department projects, data entry, filing, distributions, mailings and general office work

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be detail oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel a must

This position with The Kiplinger Organization, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is ideal for a college student who is a self-starter who wants to gain work experience and understanding of the functions of a Human Resources department.

Qualified candidates should send resume to:

Human Resources Department
Kiplinger Washington Editors
1729 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006

FAX: 202-496-1817
human.resources@kiplinger.com

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, a national magazine that has been advising individuals for more than 60 years, seeks an enthusiastic and ambitious staff writer.

Applicants should have three to five years of experience writing about financial topics such as credit, banking, home-buying, college, retirement and investing for Web sites, newspapers or magazines.

We seek an individual who can write practical, easy-to-understand articles geared toward individuals and families. Articles will appear both in the magazine and on our Kiplinger.com Web site. Preference will be given to applicants willing to locate in the Washington, DC, area to work in our offices near the White House.

The Kiplinger Organization, an Equal Opportunity Employer, offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Send cover letter, resume, writing samples and salary requirement to:

Human Resources Department
Kiplinger Washington Editors
1729 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006

FAX: 202-496-1817
human.resources@kiplinger.com

Kiplinger Washington Editors, prestigious Washington-based publisher, seeks an experienced tax professional or tax journalist to provide analysis and forecasts for country’s largest tax newsletter and its associated Web site.

Candidates must write with clarity and be able to distill complicated issues to their essence.  We are looking for someone with in-depth knowledge of federal tax matters, including the legislative process. In addition, applicants must be able to analyze the impact of tax legislation, court decisions and IRS rulings and regulations.

This position with Kiplinger, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is full-time position with competitive salary and benefits.

Send cover letter, resume, writing samples and salary requirement to:

Human Resources Department
Kiplinger Washington Editors
1729 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006

FAX: 202-496-1817
human.resources@kiplinger.com