Staff Writer

St. Louis’ only alt-weekly is hiring a new staff writer to help sharpen our coverage of City Hall and local politics.

We’re looking for someone who lives and breathes St. Louis and all its problems and potential. You should be excited not only to sit through those epic meetings at the Board of Aldermen but also talk to the people affected by the bills passed there — neighbors both housed and un-, block captains, activists. The ideal candidate will also be adept at taking photos to accompany their prose and would also have an interest in covering cannabis.

The RFT is a small but mighty team where everyone pitches in for everything. You should be willing to do everything from writing Best Of items to covering that brand new bar that opened down the block.

The skills we’re looking for

-Excellent writing skills, with an understanding of the special requirements of writing for the web, such as the use of keywords, hyperlinks, navigation and the importance of brevity

-An understanding of local government and the sometimes ridiculous ways the sausage gets made

-Superior spelling, grammar and punctuation skills

-Knowledge of St. Louis and a deep interest in the people, places and things that matter to St. Louisans

-Ability to write quickly when the story warrants it

-The desire and ability to write long-form stories that help probe all the nuances in important stories for our readers

-Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively and collaboratively

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter and three samples of published work to sfenske@riverfronttimes.com. We will not consider applicants who do not include all three.