Bike News

Start Date:  MARCH 12, 2012 to JULY 12, 2012 with possibilities of extension

Job Description: Manage and create content for momentummag.com, newsletters and social media pages.  The Online Editor will use these outlets to engage and grow momentummag’s audience.  Must work closely with Editors-In-Chief. This is a part-time contract, place of work is flexible.

Responsibilities:

• Create, photograph, video, write, and edit exclusive web content.
• Work with editorial team to create companion content to print magazine editorial that exploits the unique strengths of print and online.
• 3-5 posts daily.  (including promotion and uploading of existing print content which is approx 5 posts per week of the expected 3-5 daily posts).
• Promote posts through social media.
• Update marketing feature boxes.
• Converse with readers and other relevant media outlets through blog comments and social media.

• Edit and upload content by others onto momentummag.com.
• Recruit web bloggers/ correspondents throughout North America.
• Assign topics to web bloggers.

• Contribute ideas in the development of new articles and features.

Qualifications:

• A deep familiarity with Momentum Mag and the cycling for transportation movement.
• A great attitude, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous experience managing a website or blog is an asset.
• Ability to manage different projects and tight deadlines simultaneously.
• A background in journalism/communications and or marketing an asset.
• Any other creative/fine art skills and knowledge will also be valuable.
• Candidates must be self-motivated and have the ability to excel while meeting aggressive deadlines.

Candidate must have access to their own laptop and internet connection.

Terms:
Starting March 12, 2012 , 4 month contract with possibility of extension
Work location: North America – flexible
Hours: 15 hours/ week
Monday-Friday:  3hrs a day
Reports to: Editors-in-Chief
Works with: Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Team + Office Manager
Compensation: $1000/ month

Job Posting Timeline: Job posting closes Sunday, February 26th. Interviewees will be contacted on Monday, February 27h for interviews on Wednesday, February 29 in San Francisco or Wednesday, March 7 in Vancouver, BC.  Interviews for applicants selected who are not located in Vancouver or San Francisco will be conducted via skype on March 7th.

How to apply:

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Momentum Magazine is an independent media company that promotes, encourages & inspires Smart Living by Bike. Our goal is to influence a shift in the transportation culture in North America from car-centricity to a balance of public transportation, appropriate car use, walking and bicycling, by showcasing riding a bike as a fun, smart, stylish way to get around. Published five times a year, Momentum focuses on transportation cycling and bike culture in North America. Momentum’s positive and solutions-based editorial coverage includes arts & culture, city and people profiles, food, books, current events, families, style and gear.  http://momentummag.com

Here are a couple more examples from last week. Above, heading home from kindergarten, a Copenhagen kid gets to try and ride the family’s Christiania bike along the cycle tracks.

And this was spotted on my way home from picking up Lulu-Sophia from kindergarten. A mum sitting on the back rack and letting her kid get the feeling of the ride from the saddle of this Nihola.

Here’s a glimpse into the secret life of cargo bike compartments. This one – one of many – was parked outside the kindergarten. All the essentials for a kid’s life. Including a magic wand.

I use the Velorbis to pick up Lulu-Sophia at the moment. Well, Lulu and friends, of course.

The classic hook on the back racks of Danish bikes comes in handy when transporting a lunchbox. Although apples are doable as well – among many other things. Here’s more on these hooks on our bikes.