Manager, And The Valley Shook (LSU Tigers) - Contractor

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Vox Media's SB Nation is the fastest-growing online sports media brand and the largest network of more than 300 individual fan-centric sports communities, including SBNation.com, our national flagship property. Our network is powered by the most respected web-native sports journalists. One part of our network needs a new steady hand, and that's where you come in. 

And the Valley Shook, the SB Nation blog covering the LSU Tigers, is looking for a new Manager.  The Manager would be responsible for the following duties: 

• Making sure that the site is publishing every day, and at a volume high enough for the site to continue to grow. 
• Manage the site's Facebook and Twitter accounts, and help them continue to grow. 
• Recruit, train and manage a staff of contributors that cover LSU news on the site.
• Regular communication with SB Nation management over site goals, traffic, and progress.
• Moderating and maintaining a vibrant, welcoming site community. 

Our best Managing Editor candidates will: 

• Have a passion for the Tigers and news and will already be familiar with And The Valley Shook.
• Understand how to use popular social media networks, like Twitter and Facebook, and be willing to adapt to new best practices. 
• Be able to produce and edit clean copy. 
• Have the organizational skills to manage a staff of multiple people.
• Be comfortable working in a remote environment. 

This is a contractor position that pays a monthly stipend. Some daytime availability is preferred. To apply, please submit a resume detailing any previous writing and/or management experience, a cover letter explaining why you want to join the team at And The Valley Shook, and a sports-related writing sample. Your application will not be considered if you do not submit all three items as specified. 

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