We are always also looking for freelance writers, especially food writers, when we start a new market. For staff positions at a minimum there needs to be an interest in acquiring technical skills. Whenever we start a market we hire freelancers to write the 150-word descriptions of bars, museums, hotels, etc. that make up the backbone of the site. In our older markets like San Francisco, New York, Austin and Nashville, there is more opportunity for ongoing freelance work. The salary ranges vary.
Stock options are definitely an upside of working at a start-up.
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