SitePoint is still looking for a technical editor to join our publishing team. The technical editor positions are always hard to fill; the required technical and communication skills are a unique combination. But I also think a big problem with filling this kind of role is that not many people in the web industry are ever looking to move specifically into this kind of role. I know I wasn’t. In fact, before I got the job, I had no idea that this kind of job existed.
Some of the blame might rest with the job title: “technical editor” is no match for web industry jobs with titles that include the word wizard, genius, guru, or ninja. The title technical editor makes the role sound like it’s for the resident apostrophe nazi. Banish that thought; we already have a word nerd. What we need is a real web nerd.
If you are someone, or know of someone, who enjoys tinkering with stuff on the web just for the fun of it, and then sharing your knowhow, this might just be the perfect job — getting paid for staying up to date with web technology and working with a bunch of hardcore web geeks who share the passion.
The 16GB 3G iPhone is still up for grabs for a successful referral too!
September 5th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Hi Andrew, I asked this question before but got no response. Is this position only available for someone living in Australia or is telecommuting an option?
September 6th, 2008 at 3:33 am
The position requires working out of our office in Melbourne Australia.
September 7th, 2008 at 3:44 am
Hey thanks Matt, thats too bad for me…sounds like an awesome job.
September 8th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
I am from Nepal.
Can I join your Team.
September 8th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
i guess you could take me to oz for an interview…as i can get a working visa…!!!
September 9th, 2008 at 1:57 am
What about the millions of sitepoint users that do NOT leave near Melbourne Australia? What is the relevance of this front page post for 99.9% of your audience?
September 9th, 2008 at 3:41 am
>> The position requires working out of our office in Melbourne Australia.
Awww, *sad face*
September 9th, 2008 at 10:44 am
We’re willing to consider relocation for the right candidate. We have people from Canada and the UK working out of SitePoint’s Melbourne office.
September 9th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
i have posted my resume ..is that considered ?
i am from pakistan .. can i get this job ?
September 9th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Just to echo Matt’s comment and provide some clarification, yes we consider applicants from all over the world. If an appropriately skilled and experienced candidate, who is not a local resident, makes an application we are quite willing to make contact and do an initial interview over the phone.
However, the job does require the applicant to relocate to Melbourne. The practicality of this situation is such that we give preference to local applicants over international candidates.
September 9th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Why is this post on your home page? Are you that desperate to fill the role that you spam your visitors with this crap? How about spending money and working with a recruiter to find a proper candidate instead of posting a blog? As you can see from the brainless replies, you wont find a good candidate unless you invest some money. Monkeys.
September 9th, 2008 at 6:52 pm
Yep, this is going to be a hard sell. Your fan base is mostly comprised of individuals looking to not have a job. Plus, I can’t really imagine a technical editor having a very lucrative salary either.
September 10th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
@Pointless and @jpollar: Your assumption that we haven’t invested money in recruiting is unfounded. Recruiting agencies here in Melbourne have done very well out of us, in fact, but traditionally they fail to deliver. We’re fussy about who we take on board, and in the past we’ve filled positions before based on readers who have read our blog post and applied. We’ll probably continue to do so. Believe it or not, but there are plenty of people who visit SitePoint who would love to work here. If that’s not you, fine. Thanks for your feedback.
October 25th, 2008 at 11:58 pm
To be honest, I think that many of Sitepoint members that have been around for a bit of time would love to work with Sitepoint. They have bought their books, they have learnt with them, and they know what quality they expect. I think this is a great opportunity and I hope that Sitepoint will find the appropiate person soon, if they haven’t done so yet.