Posted: January 21, 2011

OffBeat Media Seeks Listings/Database Editor!

Job duties include contacting (via telephone, email and website) Louisiana clubs, musicians, promoters, venues and others to acquire accurate, timely information on live music performances, festivals, concerts and other special events, including Jazz Fest. Knowledge of the internet, research on the ‘net and proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel and Access)is essential. This editor will gather information, check it for accuracy, input it into our databases, edit it for publication and also be responsible for uploading it onto our website and other mobile products. Obviously you should be able to type accurately and quickly, and be able to manage databases with thousands of entries without a problem. Knowledge of Wordpress is helpful, but not essential.

The successful candidate must be very detail-oriented (to the point of being anal!); must be computer-literate, particularly in the use of databases and the internet; be diligent and persistent in obtaining information; must be personable on the telephone; be a competent writer; and be knowledgeable of the music scene, bands and clubs in New Orleans and throughout Louisiana.

Qualified applicants will also be responsible for updating and maintaining OffBeat’s music databases and disseminating information to the OffBeat staff, as well as communicating regularly with advertisers and distribution points. The job requires accuracy in entering information into our databases and maintaining them impeccably. So there is a fair amount of data entry involved.

Applicant must be able to work productively in a deadline-oriented environment. Some supervisory experience is a plus, as there are interns who can assist in the acquisition of listings/database information. This is a permanent part-time position, requiring approximately 15 to 20 hours per week. You must be able to work out of our office in the Faubourg Marigny.

This position is open immediately. Please send a cover letter and resume to janramsey@offbeat.com, with the subject line: "Listings Editor 2011." No phone calls, please.